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BJ06 VRR

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,148 mi
Last recorded78,148 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VRR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 78,148 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 78,085 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 75,937 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,190 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 73,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 73,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 72,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,592 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the edge and cracking.

Offside Front Tyre cracking.

Pass 1 May 2017 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SLIGHT CRACKING TO TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SLIGHT CRACKING TO TREAD (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Steering column top bearing slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING COLUMN (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2016 66,351 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod end slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Preventing Check of Seat Belt

Slight Engine Oil Leak

Pass 18 May 2015 63,282 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 56,986 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 56,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,406 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,350 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,384 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,644 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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BJ06 VRR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ06 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

BJ06 VRR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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