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BV06 ZBF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,634 mi
Last recorded97,634 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,634 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 97,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,622 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 84,622 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,951 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 80,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,025 miles

BOTH REART YRES DETERIORATING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,059 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 70,059 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 64,180 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,939 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 58,939 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,544 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 52,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,962 miles

both rear tyres perished + low tread

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,711 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit , n/s/f tyre on limit , all tyres perished , front brake pads very low , engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,799 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 ZBF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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