CarVerify

Free Car Check

SY06 WXF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,129 mi
Last recorded131,129 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 WXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 131,129 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 119,331 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 119,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,101 miles

front bumper insecure

heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2015 105,101 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front bumper insecure

heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,957 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,957 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2013 78,262 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,807 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,434 miles

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 4 Apr 2011 52,434 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,980 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 39,980 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,241 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SY06 WXF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY06 WXF?

You can check the full history of SY06 WXF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SY06 WXF registered?

SY06 WXF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is SY06 WXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 WXF shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY06 WXF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SY06 WXF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.