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MV06 VSN

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,911 mi
Last recorded50,911 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 VSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 50,911 miles

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 50,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,053 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,438 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 48,531 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 48,531 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,951 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 45,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,398 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,129 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 39,292 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,292 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,979 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 36,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,025 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,852 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2010 16,966 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 11,808 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 11,808 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VSN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 MV06 VSN, 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 VSN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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