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CV06 DFP

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,661 mi
Last recorded102,661 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 DFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Fail 18 Dec 2015 102,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,235 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 Oct 2014 91,235 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 26 Sep 2013 82,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,202 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,105 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,105 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,559 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 57,559 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 37,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,720 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 20 Aug 2009 17,557 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,607 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 DFP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV06 DFP, 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 DFP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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