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BK06 BZW

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,719 mi
Last recorded71,719 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 BZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 71,719 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 65,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 65,863 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,427 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 58,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 53,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and narrow banding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,463 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 52,463 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 51,371 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 51,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre valve split and perished

Pass 9 May 2019 49,555 miles
Pass 6 May 2018 44,456 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 40,635 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 40,635 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 39,634 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 39,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,844 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2013 34,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2013 34,701 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 32,526 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 32,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,024 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 31,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 1 Apr 2010 25,285 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 25,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,475 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 BZW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BZW, 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 BK06 BZW registered?

BK06 BZW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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