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SX06 CBY

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,363 mi
Last recorded94,363 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX06 CBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 94,363 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rear box deteriorated

exhaust rear box hanger deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2017 94,362 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rear box deteriorated

exhaust rear box hanger deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,309 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 84,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 76,042 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,019 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 59,019 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,101 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 44,449 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 44,394 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front brake pad linings in poor condition

rear exhaust fouling on towbar

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,601 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 37,601 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,994 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 22,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,128 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 10,308 miles

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

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 CBY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CBY, 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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What year was SX06 CBY registered?

SX06 CBY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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