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AV06 VBP

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,003 mi
Last recorded131,003 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 131,003 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake slight binding

n/s/r outer sill going weak

n/s/r tyre low air pressure

Pass 22 May 2023 125,369 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear brakes binding

Pass 18 May 2022 119,557 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 113,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 110,114 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,674 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 105,673 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,319 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 99,319 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 93,460 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,860 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,132 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,371 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 69,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,824 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 56,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,099 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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 VBP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBP, 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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What year was AV06 VBP registered?

AV06 VBP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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The MOT history for AV06 VBP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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