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SV06 BJY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,262 mi
Last recorded61,262 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 BJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2014 61,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s diff seal leaking

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,262 miles

n/s diff seal leaking

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,258 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

sump leaking

Fail 14 Jan 2013 53,258 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sump leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front discs pitted

sump very rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2012 43,459 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front discs pitted

sump very rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,259 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 35,259 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 25,407 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BJY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJY, 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 SV06 BJY registered?

SV06 BJY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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