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HY06 RVE

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

96,038 mi
Last recorded96,038 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 RVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 96,038 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 96,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 93,786 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 90,856 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,713 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,497 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,546 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 82,630 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 78,121 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,020 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,862 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,994 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,292 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,839 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,826 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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HY06 RVE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HY06 RVE, 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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HY06 RVE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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