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SV06 HWS

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,071 mi
Last recorded86,071 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 HWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,071 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 86,055 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,128 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre edges worn

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated and worn on inside edge

rear brakes starting to bind

Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,729 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre edges worn

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated and worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,987 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 61,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 52,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside wiper slightly torn

oil low

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,596 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 43,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracking to outer wall

o/s/r tyre cracking to outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

all tyre outer walls perished & cracking

high level stop light n/w

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 HWS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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