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DS06 BTV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,045 mi
Last recorded89,045 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 BTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 89,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 84,509 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,780 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 76,832 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 76,832 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 73,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 68,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 67,993 miles

bottom of windscreen damaged

Fail 16 May 2013 67,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bottom of windscreen damaged

indicator swich faulty

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,530 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,675 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,161 miles

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

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

nearside front seatbelt is fraying

offside front wiperblade is starting to split

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,495 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 31,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 BTV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BTV, 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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DS06 BTV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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