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SY06 WXA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,429 mi
Last recorded99,429 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 WXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,429 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 99,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer has broken hanger

Pass 4 May 2015 76,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,258 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind from rear brakes

Fail 18 Apr 2013 59,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 10 May 2012 52,589 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 52,587 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear brakes sticking

Pass 10 May 2011 46,760 miles

slight bind on off side rear brake when turning manually.

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces.

rear tyres becoming worn.

Fail 10 May 2011 46,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces.

rear tyres becoming worn.

slight bind on off side rear brake when turning manually.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,541 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure under vehicle.

rear tyres becoming worn.

slight bind detected in off side front brake.evidence of heat build up on brake disc.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 28,269 miles

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

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 WXA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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