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BV06 GXS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,906 mi
Last recorded71,906 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 GXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 71,906 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r beam bent

oil leaks

Fail 2 Nov 2017 71,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r beam bent

oil leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,572 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 68,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,486 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,752 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2014 62,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,425 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,099 miles

1 x exhaust bracket broken off rear exhaust silencer (exhaust still secure)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

centre brakelight not working

Fail 27 Feb 2013 56,099 miles

1 x exhaust bracket broken off rear exhaust silencer (exhaust still secure)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

centre brakelight not working

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,599 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside washer jet not working

Fail 30 Mar 2012 49,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,414 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 40,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,282 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,212 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 GXS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

BV06 GXS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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