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BK56 SVN

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,263 mi
Last recorded101,263 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 SVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,263 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 101,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 101,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 99,016 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 99,014 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,384 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 94,384 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 86,539 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 77,864 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 77,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,223 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,178 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,441 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 60,441 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,380 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 54,380 miles

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

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)

both rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,692 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,125 miles

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

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

front discs poor condition on inside face.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 25,608 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres slightly out off shape

Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,608 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres slightly out off shape

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 SVN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SVN, 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 SVN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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