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BD56 VJZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,362 mi
Last recorded77,362 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,208 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,222 miles

All tyres close to legal limit

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 62,144 miles

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

All tyres close to legal limit

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 56,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,688 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2016 51,688 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2015 44,955 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,689 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 29,635 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,606 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 15,556 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,556 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 17,328 miles

airbag light on all the time

Fail 12 Aug 2010 17,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on all the time

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 VJZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

BD56 VJZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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