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BK56 HGG

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,219 mi
Last recorded130,219 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 HGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 130,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 118,735 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

n/s/r sill damaged

o/s sill showing early corrosion

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey but no roughness showing

Fail 15 Dec 2017 118,735 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear box missing hense. (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

mid exhaust heat shield insecure.

n/s/r sill damaged

o/s sill showing early corrosion

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey but no roughness showing

Pass 7 Nov 2016 105,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

centre stop light ? inopp.

exhaust rear box in poor cond.

n/s/r outer sill damaged

o/s/r wheel bearing showing early dryness

Fail 4 Nov 2016 105,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section has a large corroded hole hense (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty will not turn off light hense (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror hangers (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

centre stop light ? inopp.

exhaust rear box in poor cond.

n/s/r outer sill damaged

o/s/r wheel bearing showing early dryness

Pass 6 Nov 2015 95,479 miles

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

center stop light ? inopp.

early dryness in o/s/r wheel bearing

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2015 95,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rear box mount strap corroded apart hense (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

center stop light ? inopp.

early dryness in o/s/r wheel bearing

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,194 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 84,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,782 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,958 miles

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)

wipers poor on end of rubbers

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,576 miles

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 22 Feb 2010 48,620 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,878 miles

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

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 HGG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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