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SV06 DVB

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,084 mi
Last recorded74,084 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 DVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2018 74,084 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injectors blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch mudguard (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low-topped up

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front One of headlamp brackets damaged/ loose but headlamp still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,847 miles

Bonet stay missing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front undertray hanging loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes/ferrels slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 67,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bonet stay missing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front undertray hanging loose

Nearside rear tyre perished and approaching the legal limit

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes/ferrels slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,469 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Nail tyre

Oil level low

Fail 1 Oct 2015 60,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Nail tyre

Oil level low

Pass 30 May 2014 49,220 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 49,220 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 37,985 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 27,305 miles

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

offside front and rear wipers torn

Fail 8 May 2012 27,305 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front and rear wipers torn

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,371 miles

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,620 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 12,809 miles

slight bind at front brakes

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 DVB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DVB, 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 DVB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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