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BF06 JNL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,143 mi
Last recorded60,143 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 JNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 60,143 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside door mirror insecure attention required

Fail 6 Aug 2019 60,142 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside door mirror insecure attention required

o/f/headlamp image poor

Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Nearside door mirror housing secured with tape

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged and loose

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 54,862 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Nearside door mirror housing secured with tape

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged and loose

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,259 miles

1 x Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded on outer edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bushes showing early signs of perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside door mirror housing secured with tape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake disc corroded on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bushes showing early signs of perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged and loose

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,016 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 36,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' 2 stickers repositioned (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 29,267 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 29,697 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,723 miles

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

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

perish cracks to both rear tyres

Fail 7 Aug 2013 23,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

perish cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,289 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,836 miles

all 4 tyre walls showing early signs of perishing [cracking/splitting]

offside front brake disc partially corroded/pitted on inner face

Fail 5 Aug 2011 19,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyre walls showing early signs of perishing [cracking/splitting]

offside front brake disc partially corroded/pitted on inner face

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,594 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 13,594 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,140 miles

offside front brake has slight drag

Fail 2 Jan 2009 5,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 5,750 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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BF06 JNL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF06 JNL, 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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BF06 JNL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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