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CV06 DDJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,289 mi
Last recorded114,289 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 DDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 114,289 miles

Coolant leak ()

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2021 112,403 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

corrossion on both reat chassis

water leak from radiator

Pass 20 Feb 2020 110,812 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrossion on both rear chassis

Fail 20 Feb 2020 110,812 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrossion on both rear chassis

Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,460 miles

corrossion

Fail 28 Feb 2019 108,460 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrossion

Pass 14 Mar 2018 106,362 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight graese leak (2.5.C.1a)

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust bracket corroding

slight wheel bearing noise

Pass 15 Mar 2017 104,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

damage n/s/r light cluster repaired with tape

engine check light on

front number plate cracked slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2017 104,278 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

damage n/s/r light cluster repaired with tape

engine check light on

front number plate cracked slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,997 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management check light on

slight damage to n/s/r light cluster- repaired with tape

Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,723 miles

engine check light on

Fail 3 Mar 2015 99,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine check light on

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,747 miles

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

management light on

n/s/r light lenses repaired with tape

rear exhaust mtg corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

management light on

n/s/r light lenses repaired with tape

rear exhaust mtg corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 92,614 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,936 miles

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2012 86,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,338 miles

high level stoplamp not working.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 70,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stoplamp not working.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 54,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level stop light not working.

nearside wiper blade (1of2) slightly split, but satisfactory at time of test.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,510 miles

high level stop light not working.

nearside wiper blade (1of2) slightly split, but satisfactory at time of test.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 45,412 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,312 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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CV06 DDJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CV06 DDJ, 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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CV06 DDJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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