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MA06 AVZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,740 mi
Last recorded56,740 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 AVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2026 56,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body seal all underneath

Pass 3 Mar 2025 52,498 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 52,498 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 48,440 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 46,592 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 44,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 40,721 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Jan 2021 40,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Dec 2019 36,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor / spare wheel pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 36,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,014 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,966 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 33,966 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust rear box clamp rotten and insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 33,095 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust box clamp rotten and loose

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 32,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

rear exhaust box clamp corroded though loose

Pass 12 Dec 2013 31,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

damaged to car n/s rear

rear exhaust box supported corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,081 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 26,069 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,969 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 21,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,606 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,199 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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MA06 AVZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MA06 AVZ, 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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MA06 AVZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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