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BF06 LXO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,000 mi
Last recorded80,000 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 LXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 80,000 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,792 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 69,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,506 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,015 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 64,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,020 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 51,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,524 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 37,524 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 31,787 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,077 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,233 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 17,233 miles

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

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

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 LXO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

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

Is BF06 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 LXO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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