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HG06 BVK

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

17,207 mi
Last recorded17,207 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 BVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 17,207 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 88,376 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 86,101 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Incorrect spring fitted

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 84,873 miles

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

Offside Front Incorrect spring fitted

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 84,174 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 83,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,530 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 82,530 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,368 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 71,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on insides (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 66,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 60,027 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 59,936 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 54,078 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,101 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 38,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,926 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,041 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 16,599 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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HG06 BVK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HG06 BVK, 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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HG06 BVK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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