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BF56 ZSZ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,598 mi
Last recorded104,598 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 ZSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 104,598 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 87,613 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,976 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 74,976 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,313 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 8 May 2014 57,611 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 51,706 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,711 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 43,711 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,112 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,485 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 6,634 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 ZSZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

BF56 ZSZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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