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CV06 DHL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,726 mi
Last recorded113,726 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 DHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 113,726 miles

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))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 113,725 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dipped light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 108,494 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 108,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,933 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 101,933 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 96,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,722 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,522 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 84,522 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,684 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 78,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,159 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,345 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,315 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,578 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,005 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 16,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 16,583 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 DHL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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