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BJ56 TZM

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,095 mi
Last recorded95,095 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 TZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 95,095 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 93,532 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 91,467 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,515 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 87,271 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,008 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,066 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 80,609 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 73,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

main beam warning light on

Fail 21 Oct 2016 73,276 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working intermittent stop lamp, possible brake light switch (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

main beam warning light on

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,518 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 70,518 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 63,838 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 63,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,212 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 54,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,659 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 43,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,204 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 34,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,869 miles

small cuts in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre. not showing canvas at time of test.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TZM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TZM, 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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BJ56 TZM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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