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RA06 VVD

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,787 mi
Last recorded86,787 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 VVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,787 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 84,332 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 83,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 78,872 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 78,872 miles

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

Front Coolant leak hose insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,536 miles

Front Coolant leak thermostat hosing ()

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 75,218 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 75,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,681 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,918 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 54,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,138 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 37,137 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 30,674 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,269 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,860 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish on inner walls

Fail 8 Aug 2012 22,860 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish on inner walls

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,556 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 18,556 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs rusty and lipped on inner faces

front wipers split on ends

Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,258 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,658 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 VVD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VVD, 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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RA06 VVD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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