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SY06 UKM

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,562 mi
Last recorded119,562 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 UKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 119,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached incorrectly fitted (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 113,305 miles

High Level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2019 113,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

High Level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,722 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front brake discs excessive corrosion

Oil leak engine ()

Rear high level brake light inop

Fail 26 Jan 2018 99,732 miles

Front front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken fouling tyre (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front brake discs excessive corrosion

Oil leak engine ()

Rear high level brake light inop

Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,748 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 56,748 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 49,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 47,682 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 43,514 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 43,514 miles

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

Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 39,298 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,895 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,029 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 29,029 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 24,171 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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SY06 UKM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY06 UKM, 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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SY06 UKM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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