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BF56 BYH

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,004 mi
Last recorded35,004 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 35,004 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 34,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edge/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on edge/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 34,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edge/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on edge/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 34,623 miles

Front All suspension components corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All suspension components corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 34,318 miles

Nearside Front door mirror missing /jagged edges covered

Offside Rear brake slight sticking

front tyres worn inner

n/s/f tyre pressure low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 34,318 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lift (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror missing /jagged edges covered

Offside Rear brake slight sticking

front tyres worn inner

n/s/f tyre pressure low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 33,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror missing.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush, lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non-obligatory mirror missing.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush, lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 31,477 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 28,808 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 20 Jul 2017 28,623 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged broken off ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,238 miles

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,310 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 27,310 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,997 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,902 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 20,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,962 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,607 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Aug 2010 10,534 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,396 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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 BYH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 BYH, 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 BYH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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