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BR52 DAD

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR52 DAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 94,360 miles

Coolant level on minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle section joint & rearbox inner baffle worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded & slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 94,355 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level on minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle section joint & rearbox inner baffle worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded & slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 83,007 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2022 82,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,063 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 70,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 65,335 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,835 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,613 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,471 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,758 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,841 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,894 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BR52 DAD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BR52 DAD, 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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BR52 DAD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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