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BK56 CCO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,460 mi
Last recorded124,460 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 CCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 124,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,784 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 114,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 105,574 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 96,083 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,186 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 83,501 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 83,501 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 75,149 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,210 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 59,595 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

offside front top strut bearing seized

Fail 20 Dec 2016 59,595 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

offside front top strut bearing seized

Pass 14 Dec 2015 51,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 51,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,969 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 34,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,221 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 16,592 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 13,118 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 10,144 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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BK56 CCO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK56 CCO, 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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BK56 CCO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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