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BF06 LXA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,695 mi
Last recorded63,695 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 LXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 63,695 miles

Coolant Low

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 56,032 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 56,024 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 55,183 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 55,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,175 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,418 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,198 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,643 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 46,643 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,276 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,668 miles

cover fitted over back seats, unable to fully inspect centre seatbelt.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,141 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,627 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,332 miles

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

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall but not to cords

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 LXA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF06 LXA, 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 BF06 LXA registered?

BF06 LXA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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