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BJ56 OTX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,762 mi
Last recorded79,762 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 OTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 79,762 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 79,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 69,704 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 63,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 59,481 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,586 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 30 Oct 2018 42,303 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 33,956 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 31,227 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 20 Nov 2015 27,498 miles

both front tyres wearing 2 m/m tread

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 5 Nov 2014 24,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,436 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 22,436 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,240 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 20,240 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 17,363 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 17,363 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 15,253 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,438 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 OTX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 BJ56 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

BJ56 OTX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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