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BF56 BZD

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,540 mi
Last recorded97,540 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 97,540 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 97,540 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 88,343 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 88,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 79,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 67,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,627 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 44,025 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,175 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2017 35,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,611 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,046 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,534 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 21,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,738 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 11,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 6,680 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 5,662 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 BZD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 BZD, 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 BZD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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