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SO06 JVW

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

26,424 mi
Last recorded26,424 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 JVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 26,424 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 25,980 miles

Central Rear Brakelight inop

Front Wipers poor

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

Offside Rear 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 10 May 2024 25,845 miles

Oil leak

Underside components corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2022 25,406 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 24,077 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 24,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 23,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 23,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 22,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sump corroding and damp with oil

Pass 17 Dec 2018 22,161 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both, torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 21,414 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 20,610 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 20,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Nov 2015 19,214 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 18,087 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 16,652 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 15,059 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 14,331 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 12,690 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,729 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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SO06 JVW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SO06 JVW, 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 SO06 JVW registered?

SO06 JVW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2006.

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