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DN06 VTL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,250 mi
Last recorded167,250 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 VTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 167,250 miles

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)

battery wedged in with wood

both rear bump stops missing

engine man light on

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 167,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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)

battery wedged in with wood

both rear bump stops missing

engine man light on

exhaust heatshield hanging off

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 163,785 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

exhaust rear heatshield hanging off

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2014 163,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

battery not clamped down, secure in tray

both wipers torn slightly

exhaust rear heatshield hanging off

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 May 2012 163,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 163,306 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 151,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 124,391 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 86,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on exhaust back box bracket

high level brake light not working

light play in n/s/f anti-roll bar (bottom ball joint) drop link

Fail 27 May 2009 86,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on exhaust back box bracket

high level brake light not working

light play in n/s/f anti-roll bar (bottom ball joint) drop link

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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DN06 VTL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN06 VTL, 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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DN06 VTL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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