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BJ55 FNC

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,626 mi
Last recorded81,626 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 81,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 67,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 67,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 48,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 36,946 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 36,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 31,692 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,071 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 20,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 20,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 1,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BOTH LOWER ARM BUSHES SPLIT/WORN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

NSF TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF INNER STEERING ARM

Pass 30 Jan 2013 17,635 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 17,635 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 13,559 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 10,703 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 8,474 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 7,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 7,036 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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BJ55 FNC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BJ55 FNC, 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 BJ55 FNC registered?

BJ55 FNC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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