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BV06 ZBE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,213 mi
Last recorded99,213 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 99,213 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside and sills

Pass 14 Jun 2024 95,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 92,195 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 May 2022 83,723 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,109 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,608 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 77,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lamp has water inside (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering system fouling spring catching the body (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,506 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 73,506 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 69,433 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 69,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 65,052 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)

exhaust back box bracket corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 59,487 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 49,164 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,624 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 35,732 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,362 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 26,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 23,701 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 ZBE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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