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BG06 CYV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,040 mi
Last recorded119,040 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 CYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 119,040 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 119,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 108,305 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 102,303 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 102,301 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear excessive edges wear to overall tread allowance (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken n/s rear lower (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 78,658 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 78,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,916 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,116 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,945 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 34,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,933 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 24,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BG06 CYV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BG06 CYV, 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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BG06 CYV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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