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FY06 BRV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,475 mi
Last recorded81,475 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 81,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2020 81,364 miles

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 73,172 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 73,165 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose not in retaining bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 70,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2018 70,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Flexi (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Flexi (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 60,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre - Rear connection (7.1.2)

NSR and OSR tyres cracked and perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 53,258 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 53,258 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2015 46,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2015 46,565 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 39,923 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,393 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 33,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 30,722 miles

front brake disks corroding

front wiper blades split

Fail 4 May 2011 25,920 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 25,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 22,307 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall and age cracking

nearside rear and both offside tyres are age cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,745 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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FY06 BRV 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 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 FY06 BRV, 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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FY06 BRV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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