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BJ56 THG

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,389 mi
Last recorded49,389 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 THG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 49,389 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 47,300 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 47,300 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both split around side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 44,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 44,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 42,927 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,960 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 40,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 37,189 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 34,599 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 34,599 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 32,025 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,761 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,392 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,663 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 18,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,247 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,151 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 THG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 THG, 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 THG registered?

BJ56 THG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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