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DU06 JMV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

109,756 mi
Last recorded109,756 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 JMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 109,756 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box band defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 109,756 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box band defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 106,735 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Supporting band broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 106,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also wearing on inner edge (175-65X14) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Supporting band broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,526 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 103,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And also top boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint between centre section and front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 99,979 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 99,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 99,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,344 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,475 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2017 98,471 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,575 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 91,575 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,905 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,247 miles

n/s/f inner d/shaft seal leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2014 77,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

drivers w/blade split

n/s/f inner d/shaft seal leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,431 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 68,431 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,129 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 60,128 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,271 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 50,271 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,573 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2009 30,890 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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DU06 JMV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DU06 JMV, 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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DU06 JMV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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