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BJ06 OTF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

86,255 mi
Last recorded86,255 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 86,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 86,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,102 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 84,102 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,272 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 82,272 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,563 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,892 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 72,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 72,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 66,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,342 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 61,342 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 55,595 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 55,595 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,694 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 49,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,192 miles

air bag light on

Fail 28 Feb 2013 44,192 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Fail 18 Jan 2012 37,271 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,271 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,903 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 29,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,568 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 20,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades split on ends

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 May 2009 20,728 miles

front wiper blades split on ends

rear wiper blade split

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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BJ06 OTF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 BJ06 OTF, 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 BJ06 OTF registered?

BJ06 OTF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ06 OTF shows 28 tests with a 53.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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