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B23 DLC

2006 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,866 mi
Last recorded129,866 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 DLC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 129,866 miles

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

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

complete underside of vehicle is undersealed/coated including various components

under trays, engine covers and sill covers fitted to vehicle as standard obstructing view of vehicle components

Pass 30 Aug 2024 128,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs lightly corroded consistent with a vehicle that has been unused/stood up for a period of time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

complete underside including components coated/covered in underseal

under trays, sill covers and engine covers fitted to vehicle as standard obstructing view of vehicle components

Fail 20 Jun 2023 128,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip undone (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all and fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer and inner sill corroded outside a presscribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner body behind bumper corroded hole in non presscribed area

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides outer sill covers covering suspected corrosion

underneath vehicle heavy surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,752 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also the inside edge is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 98,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also the inside edge is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,806 miles

Vehicle showing rust underbody due to age

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,251 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,001 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 81,001 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,583 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides (2.4.F.3)

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

exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 75,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides (2.4.F.3)

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

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,935 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 Mar 2015 69,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,154 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 40,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,798 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 36,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,142 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,490 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 22,490 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,356 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 20,356 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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B23 DLC is a 2006 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 75,506 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 Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B23 DLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B23 DLC is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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