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BD56 FCG

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,285 mi
Last recorded67,285 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 67,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 64,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 1 Nov 2024 64,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2023 62,597 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 62,548 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,059 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,480 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 58,559 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,494 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,426 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,788 miles

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

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 brake slight bind

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,529 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,747 miles

Front siight wear on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2014 41,492 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 41,492 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres low in tread / cracks in tread / side walls

Fail 29 Oct 2013 36,216 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres low in tread / cracks in tread / side walls

Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,221 miles

front tyres 2mm of tread on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,857 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,219 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,697 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2009 15,697 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BD56 FCG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BD56 FCG, 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 BD56 FCG registered?

BD56 FCG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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