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BF56 BXA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,182 mi
Last recorded94,182 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,182 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 94,170 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 92,487 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 89,953 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 85,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 85,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 81,827 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 79,023 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,463 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 76,463 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,060 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

minor exhaust leak of exhaust gases

Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,913 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,491 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,727 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,221 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 31,221 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,206 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,856 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,243 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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BF56 BXA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF56 BXA, 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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BF56 BXA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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