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AX55 BSU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,390 mi
Last recorded62,390 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 62,390 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 62,376 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front downpipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 61,097 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 60,109 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,792 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 58,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 57,250 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,165 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,345 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 51,345 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working centre stop lamp innoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 48,850 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 43,017 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 40,222 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,222 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,006 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,470 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 29,965 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,329 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,195 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 14,932 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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AX55 BSU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX55 BSU, 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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AX55 BSU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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