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BG06 ZCJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,410 mi
Last recorded38,410 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 38,410 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 36,390 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 34,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly old residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 31,703 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 28,298 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 25,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 22,265 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 18,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 13,974 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 13,027 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 11,811 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 10,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 9,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 8,241 miles

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/f tyre slightly cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2012 7,145 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 6,014 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 4,910 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 3,775 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 3,775 miles

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

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

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 ZCJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

BG06 ZCJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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