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BF56 BYT

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,397 mi
Last recorded84,397 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,397 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,853 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,843 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 56,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,961 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,067 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Aug 2014 44,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,015 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,470 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,271 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)

exhaust back box mounting strap broken but exhaust system still supported

Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,236 miles

exhaust back box mounting strap broken

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,755 miles

N/S and O/S Front wiper blades split on the ends

Rear wiper blade not clearing the rear window

Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,043 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 BYT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF56 BYT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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