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BK56 UBE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,556 mi
Last recorded94,556 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 UBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,556 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os and ns rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 94,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os and ns rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,705 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

coolant leak

Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,021 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 88,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,656 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2018 82,629 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,210 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,653 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 66,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 61,616 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,636 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 43,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brakes grabbing

both front lower arm bushes perished

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,458 miles

both front brakes grabbing

both front lower arm bushes perished

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,992 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Fail 14 Sep 2010 26,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on both edges

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,542 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 19,542 miles

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

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

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 UBE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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