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AV06 BHE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,854 mi
Last recorded85,854 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 85,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,352 miles

Both front tyres are on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 82,352 miles

Both front tyres are on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,062 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,174 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,652 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 40,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. SHOULD BE 185/60 15 (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 37,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust deteriated b ut not blowing at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,189 miles

rear exhaust deteriated b ut not blowing at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,979 miles

outer skins on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,858 miles

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

antislip provison slightly worn

rear back box outer skin flaking

Fail 7 Jan 2014 34,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

antislip provison slightly worn

rear back box outer skin flaking

Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,082 miles

Corrosion lip developing on rear brake discs

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall - not exposing cords

Damage to nearside body sill

Offside wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Rear silencer corroding and baffles breaking up

Pass 12 Jan 2012 24,186 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND SLIGHT LIP

REAR EXHAUST BOX STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 14 Jan 2011 18,531 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded,scored.

stone chip front numberplate.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 18,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wiperblades starting to split but clearing screen.

both rear brake discs slightly corroded,scored.

stone chip front numberplate.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,413 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 7,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split at ends

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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AV06 BHE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV06 BHE, 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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AV06 BHE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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