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BJ06 VSE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,890 mi
Last recorded73,890 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 73,890 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 56,746 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 56,525 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front to rear holed corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working very dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 52,400 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 48,871 miles

front brake discs worn thin & pads low

rear indicators colour fading

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 23 May 2020 48,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn thin & pads low

rear indicators colour fading

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 May 2019 44,858 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 44,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,434 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 38,373 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 35,505 miles

water in nearside headlight

Pass 28 May 2015 32,769 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 May 2014 29,369 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

surface splits both rear tyres

Pass 28 May 2013 25,669 miles

car has slight damage behind rear bummper

Fail 28 May 2013 25,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

car has slight damage behind rear bummper

Pass 31 May 2012 21,340 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,747 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,616 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,780 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 VSE 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 78.9%.

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 VSE, 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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BJ06 VSE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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