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BL06 XEM

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,162 mi
Last recorded90,162 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 XEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 90,162 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 90,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,995 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,865 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,216 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,347 miles

Upper stop light not working

Fail 28 Jun 2017 73,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Upper stop light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,734 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 69,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,274 miles

both front tyres low

rear number plate poor condition

rear wiper rubber missing

track

Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,274 miles

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

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

both front tyres low

rear number plate poor condition

rear wiper rubber missing

track

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,718 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,721 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2011 49,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,797 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 39,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,438 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2009 31,438 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BL06 XEM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL06 XEM, 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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BL06 XEM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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