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SV06 FJN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,189 mi
Last recorded90,189 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 FJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,189 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 90,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 87,272 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad perishment in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,800 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,449 miles

Front both shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 81,449 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bad cut to inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front both shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,848 miles

Exhaust tail box bracket insecure -advice replacement

Fail 12 Sep 2016 77,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust tail box bracket insecure -advice replacement

Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,343 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 59,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside inner c v joint gaiter clip broken but gaiter secure and not letting in dirt at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,546 miles

surfaces of both front brake discs rusty

Pass 9 May 2011 50,295 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 50,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 May 2010 40,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front disc surfaces getting quite worn

both front tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

o/s front brake gripping slightly

Pass 7 May 2010 40,239 miles

both front disc surfaces getting quite worn

both front tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

o/s front brake gripping slightly

Fail 6 May 2009 29,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 29,781 miles

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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SV06 FJN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV06 FJN, 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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SV06 FJN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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