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BD06 VMO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,464 mi
Last recorded56,464 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 VMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 56,464 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,458 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 50,537 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 50,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 49,637 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Rear pads getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2021 48,263 miles

High level stop light out

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2020 47,596 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Dec 2019 45,808 miles

Front pads look low

Nearside Front tie rod has slight play

Rear pads look low

Pass 20 Dec 2018 41,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Dec 2018 41,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 38,452 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 38,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 35,077 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 28,899 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,296 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 25,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 22,337 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 22,337 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 18,694 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 15,476 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 12,112 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 VMO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD06 VMO, 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 BD06 VMO registered?

BD06 VMO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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The MOT history for BD06 VMO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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