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BG06 ZBJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,378 mi
Last recorded74,378 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 ZBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 74,378 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 74,378 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 72,858 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 61,350 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill kit fitted both sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,279 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 59,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 57,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,547 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,396 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 52,309 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,778 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)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 49,778 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)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 47,234 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,204 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,843 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 38,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,603 miles

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

brake fluid low

front brake discs heavily worn

poss brake light swith fault closer inspection required

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,820 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,776 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 22,628 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 15,449 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 ZBJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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