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AD06 BVZ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,384 mi
Last recorded146,384 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 BVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 146,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges very worn 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread depth low 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 146,374 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both rear mounts, one metal, one rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges very worn 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread depth low 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 139,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 130,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 108,145 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,967 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 96,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 80,432 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 80,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 66,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 66,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 52,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 52,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount detatched (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 38,333 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 38,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine MIL light on

Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,743 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,932 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,697 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,391 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 14,685 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 11,594 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 8,248 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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AD06 BVZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BVZ, 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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AD06 BVZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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