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BG56 OOA

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,857 mi
Last recorded19,857 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 OOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 19,857 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,872 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 41,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 19,871 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 14,422 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 34,459 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 34,399 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,767 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 13 Feb 2013 31,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant level low

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,515 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 28,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 25,502 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 22,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,399 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 19,424 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 19,424 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OOA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG56 OOA registered?

BG56 OOA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is BG56 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 OOA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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