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BG56 OBP

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,862 mi
Last recorded55,862 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 OBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,862 miles

bonnet stay missing

Fail 4 Jan 2019 55,703 miles

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

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 19 Dec 2017 48,112 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on 2 and 3 mm

Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,781 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 41,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 38,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,215 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge 175/65/15

Pass 23 Oct 2013 33,049 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish STRONG ADVISE

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,165 miles

advise both front wiper blades split not effecting clearance of windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,410 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 23,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 19,422 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 OBP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBP, 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 OBP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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