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BG06 FAM

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,175 mi
Last recorded87,175 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 87,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,271 miles

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

Rear both bump stops missing

Fail 11 Jan 2022 85,271 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear both bump stops missing

Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,859 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both bump stops missing

Pass 14 Dec 2019 81,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Dec 2018 77,593 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 11,876 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,650 miles

Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing both sides

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 73,650 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wipers smearing

Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing both sides

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 69,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 63,512 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,419 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,413 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,422 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,846 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,778 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 22,707 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 FAM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FAM, 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 FAM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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