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AV06 BHZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,581 mi
Last recorded99,581 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,581 miles

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Reverse light/s is not working

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Fail 28 Mar 2022 99,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Reverse light/s is not working

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Pass 12 Apr 2021 84,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 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 Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 84,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 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 Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,754 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,023 miles

Both front break disc inner faces corroded and pitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face and offside front inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper rubber starting to split

Fail 28 Mar 2018 67,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face and offside front inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working rectified (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,702 miles

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

Nearside Front washer doesn't hit windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2017 65,702 miles

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

Nearside Front washer doesn't hit windscreen

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,836 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,303 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 60,303 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,317 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in the inner side wall

Fail 25 Mar 2014 55,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in the inner side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,655 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,196 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,711 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,740 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 20,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BHZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BHZ, 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 BHZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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