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DS06 BSU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,464 mi
Last recorded89,464 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 BSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 89,464 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 83,909 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 81,109 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,129 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,068 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 77,068 miles

Emissions not tested Due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 72,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,747 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 66,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,916 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 56,591 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,054 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,159 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,590 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,548 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 23,473 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 23,473 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DS06 BSU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS06 BSU, 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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What year was DS06 BSU registered?

DS06 BSU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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