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BJ56 VHN

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,405 mi
Last recorded72,405 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 72,405 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 72,322 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 72,128 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 71,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 68,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 65,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2017 61,013 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 54,178 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,450 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges,rear tyres cracking & close to limit

intermittern fault on rear brake lights

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,408 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,566 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,413 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,204 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,204 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 VHN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 VHN registered?

BJ56 VHN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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