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RF06 DWU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,154 mi
Last recorded64,154 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 DWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 64,154 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very noisy

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 58,723 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 58,598 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram insecure Inner Rack Ram Excessive Play (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2023 55,365 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded and slightly blowing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play, Checked and advised on work required

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 55,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust backbox corroded and slightly blowing

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play

Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,315 miles

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,517 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 49,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 49,794 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 42,849 miles

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

Offside wing mirror damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2020 42,849 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside wing mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 33,947 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Intermittently goes off (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 33,947 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Intermittently goes off (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 19,876 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,383 miles

Front both tyres low feathering on edges

Nearside Front Inner brake discs slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,750 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,503 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 15,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 14,086 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,696 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 9,389 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 7,114 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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RF06 DWU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RF06 DWU, 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 RF06 DWU registered?

RF06 DWU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for RF06 DWU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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