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OX06 BVZ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,401 mi
Last recorded93,401 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 93,401 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 54,119 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,143 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 51,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 49,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heavily deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,011 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 47,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,362 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 43,362 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,238 miles

high level stop light not working

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,058 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,466 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,422 miles

offside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2013 29,422 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,272 miles

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,862 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 12,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BVZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OX06 BVZ, 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 BVZ registered?

OX06 BVZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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