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RA06 VVB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,572 mi
Last recorded105,572 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 VVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 105,572 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 105,571 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 102,975 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 98,405 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 93,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 87,444 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 87,444 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,576 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 72,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,023 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,685 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,111 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 43,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,297 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,042 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,745 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,747 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,027 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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RA06 VVB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RA06 VVB, 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 RA06 VVB registered?

RA06 VVB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2006.

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