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BK06 BHW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,898 mi
Last recorded107,898 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 BHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 107,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 97,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

seat belt can not be checked on the back

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 97,810 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

seat belt can not be checked on the back

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 89,996 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 84,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure strut incorrectly seated (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on abs wire (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure strut incorrectly seated (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,313 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,261 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,261 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,856 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 68,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,598 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)

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2011 43,936 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting braket corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,936 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting braket corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2010 34,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,596 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,644 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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BK06 BHW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BK06 BHW, 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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BK06 BHW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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