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BF56 BXY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,153 mi
Last recorded50,153 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,153 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,100 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded on Inner Face

Fail 19 Sep 2011 44,100 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded on Inner Face

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,089 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,597 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 22,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BXY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF56 BXY, 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 BF56 BXY registered?

BF56 BXY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is BF56 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 BXY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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