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BK06 LYJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,748 mi
Last recorded85,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 85,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 85,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 84,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 84,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 83,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2022 81,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 81,872 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,516 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,189 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 78,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,707 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,133 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,703 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 51,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,965 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,902 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 39,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 38,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage on o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,183 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 LYJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BK06 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

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

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