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BK56 WOB

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,896 mi
Last recorded51,896 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 WOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 51,896 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 51,896 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside outer sill weakened by corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,106 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,372 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor loose. (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 49,372 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor loose. (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 48,463 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 10 Aug 2022 48,463 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,612 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 4 Aug 2021 47,612 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,977 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,995 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,514 miles

cracks in n/s/f tyre and wearing thin

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,197 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Slight `out of shape` nearside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,879 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,520 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 39,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,306 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 26,470 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,557 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,135 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 WOB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WOB, 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 WOB registered?

BK56 WOB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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