2006 Citroën C3 · 19,500 MOT tests
2006 Citroën C3 reliability
2006 Citroën C3s fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 C3 years (19,500 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- 47.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 76,865
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,500
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4% of tests fail here (98% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Citroën C3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.5%
- Suspension19.9%
- Body, chassis and structure10.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.9%
- Brakes9.4%
- Tyres8.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.19%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.49%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.41%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.15%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Stop lamp not working 3.8%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.78%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.71%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.57%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.66%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (5.66%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Citroën C3 reliable?
2006 Citroën C3s fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 C3 years (19,500 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Citroën C3 MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (5.19% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.49% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Citroën C3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Citroën C3 shows 76,865 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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