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BK56 JWX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,683 mi
Last recorded108,683 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 JWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,683 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 108,683 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,441 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 98,441 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake low effort.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

rear chassis corroded.

Fail 17 Dec 2019 88,979 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake low effort.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

rear chassis corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,886 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 83,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,626 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,615 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,615 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 10,334 miles

O/S/F PASSENGER DOOR SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Fail 11 Aug 2015 10,322 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F PASSENGER DOOR SLIGHT MOVEMENT

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,748 miles

Front wipers starting to split

NSR brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2014 59,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wipers starting to split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,176 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,931 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner tread edge

Fail 15 Aug 2012 36,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner tread edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,239 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 28,239 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,691 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 12,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,365 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 JWX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BK56 JWX, 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 BK56 JWX registered?

BK56 JWX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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