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SX06 BUF

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,778 mi
Last recorded63,778 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX06 BUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2021 63,778 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush come away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm, outer edge bald and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm. tyre also deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, also brake pipe unions corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides, chassis legs corroding also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,164 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 63,160 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,337 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,611 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 55,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,983 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 42,983 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,884 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 35,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,135 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 30,134 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,632 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,480 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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SX06 BUF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol 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 SX06 BUF, 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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SX06 BUF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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