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LV06 YVF

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,049 mi
Last recorded68,049 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 YVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2026 68,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front arch liner loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracking ,not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

hi-level brake light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine sump rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2024 64,443 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front. and wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine sump rusty

rear part exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2023 58,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 9 Aug 2023 58,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 12 Aug 2022 56,860 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,707 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 11 Aug 2021 54,706 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 14 Aug 2020 53,379 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

dent n/s sill, front exhaust mount broken but system still secure

noise from belt area

Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

dent n/s sill. Front exhaust mount broken but system still secure

front brake pads about 3mm

Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated with grease

dent n/s sill

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,834 miles

parking brake efficiency 18% may require adjust or replacement

Pass 12 Aug 2016 43,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pipes coated with grease

both n/s tyres at 3mm also n/s/f cut but not yet to fail criteria

cut's in both rear tyres but not yet to fail criteria

dent n/s sill

front exhaust mount broken and heavily corroded but system is still secure

front pads 4-5mm

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,282 miles

dent n/s sill

front exhaust mount corroded

intermitant whine from belt area

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,253 miles

Both front suspension bottom arm front bushes starting to split out

Couple of cuts in both rear tyres ( must be close to cords )

N/s/f suspension shock absorber leaking slightly

O/s/f tyre slightly perished

Small dent in n/s outer sill

front exhaust bracket corroded and becoming thin

Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,133 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,220 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,060 miles

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

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

very slight noise just starting o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Aug 2011 19,060 miles

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

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

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

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

very slight noise just starting o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,328 miles

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

slight noise just starting both rear wheel bearings? but not yet rough.Advise inspecting soon replace if needed

Pass 17 Aug 2009 13,258 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,986 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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LV06 YVF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LV06 YVF, 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 LV06 YVF registered?

LV06 YVF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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