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MV06 VSZ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

83,877 mi
Last recorded83,877 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 VSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,877 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 83,876 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,684 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,200 miles

surface corrosion on and around floor chassis and front suspension components

Fail 15 Jul 2021 80,163 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable axle beam corroded at mount bush (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level below limit

Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,187 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 79,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken wrong suspension leg fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre cracking +nail in tread

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 77,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre cracking +nail in tread

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 70,961 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread+cracking

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread+cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2018 70,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread+cracking

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread+cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,531 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 66,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer wall,kerbed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,347 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 63,347 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,019 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking+starting to wear out of shape

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,378 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 54,377 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,303 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 49,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbing off edges

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,569 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,586 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 34,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,883 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off edges+wearing low

Fail 2 Apr 2009 16,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,038 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

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 VSZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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