CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD06 BVW

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,595 mi
Last recorded182,595 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
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 £9.99

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

RegistrationAD06 BVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 182,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 182,594 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 177,794 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 165,343 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on

Fail 9 Aug 2021 165,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine management light on

Pass 8 Sep 2020 160,605 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 160,568 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel leaking!, (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated has nail in tread!, (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements wont switch off!, (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure broken off plate, (4.10 (a) (i))

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on!.

Pass 24 May 2018 153,346 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 153,333 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 145,418 miles

E M LAMP ON ATV TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 26 May 2016 128,829 miles

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

exhaust system weak

Fail 19 May 2016 128,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust system weak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 116,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 95,265 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 95,265 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,454 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 81,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,155 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 61,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,773 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 53,773 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,978 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

AD06 BVW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AD06 BVW, 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 AD06 BVW?

You can check the full history of AD06 BVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD06 BVW registered?

AD06 BVW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is AD06 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 BVW shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD06 BVW 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 AD06 BVW. 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.