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MV06 MBX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,815 mi
Last recorded65,815 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 MBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 65,815 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively faint bind starting (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 65,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively faint bind starting (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 61,901 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 61,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 57,134 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 57,134 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 51,279 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,570 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 48,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 46,914 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 46,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,494 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre SHOULDER

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM THE SUMP SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,723 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,971 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,511 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 11,336 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,504 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 27,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,343 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,725 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 17,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,018 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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MV06 MBX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV06 MBX, 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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MV06 MBX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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