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BJ56 UAL

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,708 mi
Last recorded119,708 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UAL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 119,708 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2019 119,558 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 109,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,063 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Upper stop lamp not working

turbo pipe split

Fail 26 Sep 2016 87,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Upper stop lamp not working

turbo pipe split

Pass 5 Dec 2015 75,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Dec 2014 58,574 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 58,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 45,509 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,663 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 38,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,502 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,283 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,787 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 UAL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

BJ56 UAL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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