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EX06 BVL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,751 mi
Last recorded48,751 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 BVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 48,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

ENGINE MISFIRE

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted marked in yellow (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 43,754 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer mounting strap broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 3 May 2022 43,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer mounting strap broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,395 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Play in both front steering tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer mounting strap broken but exhaust still secure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play both steering track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 41,395 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Brake pedal rubber pad missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working Offside front side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Play in both front steering tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer mounting strap broken but exhaust still secure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play both steering track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 29,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 29,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 24,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 20,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 20,503 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 16,087 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly cracking

offside front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 10,309 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 10,309 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 9,388 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 8,294 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 7,063 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 5,331 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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EX06 BVL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EX06 BVL, 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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EX06 BVL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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