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BG06 CXE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,329 mi
Last recorded93,329 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 CXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 93,329 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 93,329 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged badly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 89,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 88,017 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,702 miles

nearside front tyre very low on tread

oil leaks

Fail 7 Nov 2016 80,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

nearside front tyre very low on tread

oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER JOINT (7.1.2)

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

stonechip in zone B

Fail 4 Nov 2015 76,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER JOINT (7.1.2)

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

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

stonechip in zone B

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,926 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 66,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,336 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 18,336 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 53,805 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 45,334 miles

rear exhaust mount broken, system still secure

Fail 20 May 2011 45,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres low on tread- n/s front (1.8mm) n/s rear (2.5mm) o/s rear (3mm)

rear exhaust mount broken, system still secure

Pass 12 May 2010 36,867 miles

front tyres getting low

rear silencer mounting strap getting rusty

Pass 18 May 2009 29,364 miles

rear number plate in slightly poor condition

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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BG06 CXE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG06 CXE, 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 BG06 CXE registered?

BG06 CXE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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