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SU06 THX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,570 mi
Last recorded77,570 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 THX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 77,570 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Severe leak at joint from CAT to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to severe exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill is corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill is severely corroded and holed along its entire length (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has a slight leak on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 75,147 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 75,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 72,219 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

water leak at radiator

wear nearside steering rack

Fail 27 Jan 2017 68,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

water leak at radiator

wear nearside steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,039 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 66,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,990 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 61,988 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,301 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,983 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted inside faces

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres age related cracking to outer walls

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,354 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 23 Aug 2011 42,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,176 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,285 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 27,285 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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SU06 THX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SU06 THX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SU06 THX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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