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BD06 AJV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,405 mi
Last recorded104,405 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 AJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 104,405 miles

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

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

o/s number plate lamp cover missing

Fail 8 Jun 2020 104,403 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 30kg (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 90kg (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/R14 T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,388 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,166 miles

slight play in n/s front drop link

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,970 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 80,970 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,429 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 14 Jun 2016 77,429 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,944 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,443 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,932 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,575 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,269 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 34,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,700 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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BD06 AJV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD06 AJV, 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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BD06 AJV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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