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MK06 CVM

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,952 mi
Last recorded118,952 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 CVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,952 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 118,948 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 108,567 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2021 108,566 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 98,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 92,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supporting system replace asap

engine covers fitted

engine fuel system slight leak investigation required asap

Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,724 miles

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 3 Mar 2017 87,724 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,421 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 80,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 70,196 miles

Offside rear tyre has age related cracks on outer shoulder

Fail 25 Feb 2015 70,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre has age related cracks on outer shoulder

Pass 15 Feb 2014 61,521 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,457 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 45,851 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,979 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,937 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 22,958 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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MK06 CVM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK06 CVM, 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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MK06 CVM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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