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BG06 CYP

2006 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,244 mi
Last recorded67,244 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 CYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,244 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 67,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 58,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread, check front wheel alignment (tracking)

Rear Exhaust mount strap corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,797 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in them

Both rear susspension bump stops missing

Drivers side sun visor very weak holding up

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,517 miles

rear silencer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,536 miles

rear silencer corroded

rear susspension bump stops missing

Fail 11 Jun 2013 39,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

rear susspension bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,288 miles

N/S/R bump stop missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 38,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R bump stop missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,293 miles

front wipers split on edges

nail-n/s/r tyre + wear low=3mm

Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screen blades starting to wear

Fail 8 Jun 2010 27,204 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screen blades starting to wear

Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,675 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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BG06 CYP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CYP, 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 CYP registered?

BG06 CYP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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