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BJ56 EKY

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,905 mi
Last recorded101,905 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 101,905 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 101,905 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 98,602 miles

175/65/R14/82H. OF 4 OR 5 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,783 miles

175/65/R14/82T. All 5mm.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,743 miles

175/65/R14/82T. OF New OR 6 NR 5 NF New.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 92,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

175/65/R14/82T. OF 6 OR 3 NR 3 NF 5mm.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,834 miles

175/65/R14/82T. Fronts 6mm. Rears 4mm.

Lubricated O/S/F door hinges before they break.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,834 miles

175/65/R14/82T. Fronts 6mm. Rears 4mm.

Lubricated O/S/F door hinges before they break.

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 86,233 miles

175/65/R14/82T. Fronts 7mm. Rears 4mm.

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,233 miles

175/65/R14/82T. Fronts 7mm. Rears 4mm.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,348 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 83,334 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,090 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,574 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 63,463 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 EKY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red 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 EKY, 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 EKY registered?

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

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