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OX06 BVJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,213 mi
Last recorded65,213 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 BVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 65,213 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting area surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,284 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,177 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 56,177 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 53,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre on the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 53,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre on the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 47,900 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm only & perishing all round

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,233 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 45,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,934 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 44,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,503 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 43,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,972 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,201 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,121 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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OX06 BVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OX06 BVJ, 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 OX06 BVJ registered?

OX06 BVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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