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BG56 HRD

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,572 mi
Last recorded42,572 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 42,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 May 2025 39,745 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 39,745 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 36,408 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 36,408 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 32,518 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 32,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 30,364 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 29,382 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 29,382 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 26,315 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 23,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 20,946 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,668 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 17,292 miles

center brake light inoperative but cannot see wires to it

Fail 30 Apr 2015 17,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

center brake light inoperative but cannot see wires to it

Pass 17 Sep 2014 17,261 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 15,522 miles

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front tyre heavily cracked and perished

Fail 18 Oct 2013 15,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 26 Oct 2012 13,757 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2011 11,788 miles

cut in offside front tyrewall

Pass 2 Oct 2010 10,021 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,829 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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BG56 HRD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG56 HRD, 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 BG56 HRD registered?

BG56 HRD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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