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BV06 GXL

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,537 mi
Last recorded66,537 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 GXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 66,537 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 66,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,693 miles

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

rear wiper not cleaning

Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,693 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear wiper not cleaning

Pass 7 May 2014 63,478 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 8 May 2013 62,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 62,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Apr 2012 60,187 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 52,677 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,285 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 40,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,391 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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BV06 GXL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV06 GXL, 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 BV06 GXL registered?

BV06 GXL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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