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BV06 YZY

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

25,032 mi
Last recorded25,032 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 YZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 25,032 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2025 25,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 24,438 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 24,013 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 23,408 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 23,020 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 22,645 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 22,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 22,172 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 22,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 21,916 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 21,410 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 20,510 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,478 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,617 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 18,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,001 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 17,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,451 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 17,451 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,543 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,189 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 8,558 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 8,558 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 YZY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YZY, 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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BV06 YZY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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