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BJ56 OTE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,790 mi
Last recorded34,790 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 34,790 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 34,788 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 31,299 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,003 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,353 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 22,973 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,978 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 18,683 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,877 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 OTE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ56 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

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

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