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BT06 VEW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,150 mi
Last recorded77,150 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 VEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 77,150 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 77,144 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,404 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,633 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,106 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,518 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,007 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,812 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,389 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,550 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,736 miles

Slight sticking to front brakes.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight sticking to front brakes.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust mounting rotted through.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,875 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,688 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 39,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,443 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 24,981 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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BT06 VEW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT06 VEW, 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 BT06 VEW registered?

BT06 VEW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BT06 VEW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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