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CV06 DHU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,571 mi
Last recorded80,571 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 DHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 80,571 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2018 80,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 72,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 70,849 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Apr 2016 70,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discs worn

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,174 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres beggining to perish

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 69,174 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres beggining to perish

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 65,359 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,359 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,683 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,786 miles

rear exhaust bracket is slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,287 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,952 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,637 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 DHU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DHU, 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 DHU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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