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BG56 MDE

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,540 mi
Last recorded20,540 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 MDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 20,540 miles

Nearside body damage

Fail 4 Nov 2025 20,540 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside body damage

Pass 16 Jul 2024 19,864 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 19,867 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F Inner CV Boot Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R Tyre Low With Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Water Present In Rear Lights

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 19,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Close To Wear Markers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Feathering. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 18,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Within Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Cracking Within Tread Area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat Belt Slow Recoil

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Within Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 18,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat Belt Slow Recoil

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Within Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Cracking Within Tread Area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Within Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 16,212 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 14,632 miles

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

enggine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 13,469 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 12,662 miles

both rear tyres have cracks around outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Nov 2013 11,222 miles

both front tyres have fine cracks on outer sidewall

both rear tyres have fine cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2012 9,749 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 7,900 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 5,921 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 4,557 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 MDE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MDE, 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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BG56 MDE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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