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BK56 ZGZ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,865 mi
Last recorded82,865 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 82,865 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (strong advisory) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 82,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (strong advisory) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 82,024 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops rubbers missing

Drivers door check strap not functioning

Engine management lamp illuminated permanently indicating anti-pollution fault - compression ignition engine

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 80,927 miles

Drivers door check strap not functioning

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Both suspension bump stops rubbers missing

Rear Wiper blade rubber torn

Fail 27 Jun 2024 80,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Bonnet release handle insecure

Drivers door check strap not functioning

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Both suspension bump stops rubbers missing

Rear Wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 20 Jul 2023 80,359 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Drivers door check strap not functioning

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Body damaged due to drivers door opening too far

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre poor and appears old

Fail 20 Jul 2023 80,359 miles

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

Bonnet release handle insecure

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Drivers door check strap not functioning

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Body damaged due to drivers door opening too far

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre poor and appears old

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,336 miles

Anti - pollution fault illuminated on LED Screen

Bonnet release handle insecure

Both rear suspension bump stops rubbers missing

Drivers door chech strap not functioning

Engine MIL - Mulfunction indicator lamp permanently illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wing and drivers door accident damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre more than ten years old - dated 2006

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 79,280 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value @ 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,195 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 65,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 58,552 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 50,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 44,569 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 44,569 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,791 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 34,178 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 34,178 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 30,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 27,583 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,743 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,063 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 16,282 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,893 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 ZGZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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