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BJ56 EKX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,166 mi
Last recorded46,166 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 46,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 46,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,489 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 41,068 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,695 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 38,157 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 38,156 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,719 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 34,130 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 34,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,718 miles

two rear and offside front tyres have side wall cracks

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,818 miles

light damage to near side front tyre inner wall noy exposing cords at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,380 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 19,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,186 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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BJ56 EKX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ56 EKX, 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 BJ56 EKX registered?

BJ56 EKX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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