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SV06 BHZ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

62,970 mi
Last recorded62,970 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 BHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 62,970 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 62,970 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s + o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s + o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,311 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 53,940 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

near side rear brake is binding slightly

slight cuts in both front tyres

Fail 11 Jul 2017 53,938 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete broken (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

near side rear brake is binding slightly

slight cuts in both front tyres

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald!!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald!!! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 52,954 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ silencer join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald!!! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald!!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,668 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 14 Nov 2015 50,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,768 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 45,768 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,032 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 43,012 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,012 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,847 miles

sump rusted and starting to leak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 37,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sump rusted and starting to leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,899 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 29,894 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs rusty at edges

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Fail 25 Aug 2009 22,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs rusty at edges

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

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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SV06 BHZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SV06 BHZ, 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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SV06 BHZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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