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BF56 BYD

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,675 mi
Last recorded42,675 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 42,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 42,673 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills ( both sides ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 40,803 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 38,990 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,543 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 35,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 35,010 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 33,721 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 6 Sep 2018 32,300 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 32,283 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,963 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,206 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,684 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,172 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,099 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,247 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 11,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 8,783 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 BYD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BYD, 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 BYD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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