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RF06 MVV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,453 mi
Last recorded78,453 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 MVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 78,453 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 74,913 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside & offside registration plate lamp lenses missing

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear bumper slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 74,913 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly positioned (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside & offside registration plate lamp lenses missing

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear bumper slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering wheel movement

Fail 19 Dec 2022 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 54,835 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 54,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,985 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 44,985 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 33,110 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 30,987 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,784 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,599 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2016 28,599 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 27,094 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,372 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 23,584 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 13 Jun 2013 23,583 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,947 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

tyres generally starting to perrish

Fail 14 Jun 2012 21,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

tyres generally starting to perrish

Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,169 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 16,616 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,000 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 MVV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RF06 MVV, 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 MVV registered?

RF06 MVV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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