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BG06 VWT

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,979 mi
Last recorded122,979 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 VWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 122,979 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 122,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 105,009 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 88,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,026 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 77,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front join (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Oct 2014 68,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 68,292 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,050 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 61,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,728 miles

rear exhaust strap snaped

Fail 2 Jan 2013 57,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 51,935 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 51,935 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

near side front tyre side wall perished

spare tyre run on flat and is flat

Pass 31 Dec 2010 42,074 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 42,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

near front wiper blade split.

Fail 31 Dec 2009 31,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 31,171 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 24,208 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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BG06 VWT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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