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MV06 SCZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,211 mi
Last recorded51,211 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 SCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,211 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 47,926 miles

Alternator belt frayed

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has cut on wall

Oil leak Gearbox side ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 47,926 miles

Alternator belt frayed

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has cut on wall

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak Gearbox side ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 42,862 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 57,789 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,457 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 42,756 miles

both front tyre depths getting low

corrosion on offside rear coil spring

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 10 May 2013 42,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both front tyre depths getting low

corrosion on offside rear coil spring

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 22 Apr 2013 42,741 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,369 miles

Both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 29,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,245 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare Tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2010 23,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre cracking.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,598 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 18,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SCZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MV06 SCZ, 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 MV06 SCZ registered?

MV06 SCZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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