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MV06 VRG

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,830 mi
Last recorded66,830 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,830 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 66,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear upper stop light inop

Pass 16 Jun 2021 59,535 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 59,535 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 58,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 57,194 miles

offside rear coil spring is corroded

offside rear tyre is cracking up

Pass 22 May 2018 55,225 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,272 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2017 53,272 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,063 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 49,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,641 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 42,638 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,495 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust slightly corroded

front grill in bumper slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 42,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust slightly corroded

front grill in bumper slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 34,969 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 34,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 31,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 27,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 23,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 17,982 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 VRG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

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

Is MV06 VRG safe to buy?

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