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EX06 BWY

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,882 mi
Last recorded114,882 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 BWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 114,882 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 114,882 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s lens damaged (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,785 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

turbo heat shield lose

Fail 15 Apr 2019 95,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

turbo heat shield lose

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,630 miles

Nearside Rear slight ovality within tyre ;advise replace

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear both coil springs corroded at base

Rear both rear suspension rebound rubbers missing

Fail 23 Apr 2018 82,630 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded/fractured (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear slight ovality within tyre ;advise replace

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear both coil springs corroded at base

Rear both rear suspension rebound rubbers missing

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,891 miles

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

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

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

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

different sizes tyres fitted back to front

Fail 21 Apr 2017 70,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

different sizes tyres fitted back to front

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,754 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 63,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,604 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 59,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 13,550 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 13,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack up on inner walls.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,563 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 44,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,297 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,754 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,399 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 BWY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EX06 BWY, 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 EX06 BWY registered?

EX06 BWY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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