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BJ06 VRU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,920 mi
Last recorded73,920 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,920 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 73,920 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,554 miles

Covers impede parts of the insepction.

Front wipers slightly split.

Nearside front wheel outer rim damaged.

Slight weep from nearside front damper.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 69,554 miles

Covers impede parts of the insepction.

Front wipers slightly split.

Nearside front wheel outer rim damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight weep from nearside front damper.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear nearside shocker support bracket missing

Rear offside shocker support bracket missing

Fail 20 Jan 2015 64,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear nearside shocker support bracket missing

Rear offside shocker support bracket missing

Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,045 miles

exhaust back box poor

Fail 18 Jan 2012 46,088 miles

All tyres worn near to wear markers

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,088 miles

All tyres worn near to wear markers

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,597 miles

nearside rear number plate lens missing

Fail 20 Jan 2011 37,597 miles

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

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

nearside rear number plate lens missing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,391 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,722 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 VRU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

BJ06 VRU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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