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AO56 BZT

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,967 mi
Last recorded88,967 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 BZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 88,967 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 88,116 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall cracking 175/65/14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 87,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 86,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 86,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 85,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65TR14 3MM (WORN 1MM INNER EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65TR14 3MM (WORN 1MM INNER EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 85,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65TR14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65TR14 3MM (WORN 1MM INNER EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65TR14 3MM (WORN 1MM INNER EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 84,200 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,967 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 77,967 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,639 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 71,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 63,557 miles

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,575 miles

cosmetic cracking on both rear tyre tread outer walls

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,453 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,006 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 56,006 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,561 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,148 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,832 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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AO56 BZT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO56 BZT, 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 AO56 BZT registered?

AO56 BZT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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