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BV06 YYT

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,401 mi
Last recorded58,401 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 YYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 58,401 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 58,236 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

several front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2023 57,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 57,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 57,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 56,566 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,086 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,972 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 51,868 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bushes slightly perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 47,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 37,868 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 34,384 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,464 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,707 miles

all tyres perishing slightly

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,509 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 17,320 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 13,481 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 YYT 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 90%.

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 BV06 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

BV06 YYT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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