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BG06 CYU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,243 mi
Last recorded53,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 CYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,243 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 53,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 50,586 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 50,586 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,271 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,926 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,503 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,890 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 37,880 miles

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

Front brake pads not visual

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak (sump area)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,738 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall

centre brake light not working

dampness around oil sump

Fail 13 Jun 2013 35,699 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall

centre brake light not working

dampness around oil sump

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,624 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

centre brake light not working

rear seats folded unable to check seat belts

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,062 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,009 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,650 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 CYU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG06 CYU, 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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BG06 CYU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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