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BL55 RCY

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,088 mi
Last recorded57,088 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 RCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus crack in treads (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust outer skin excessively corroded. hanger bracket corroded and broken

Fail 9 Feb 2016 57,088 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus crack in treads (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust outer skin excessively corroded. hanger bracket corroded and broken

Fail 5 Feb 2015 53,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust mount corroded but exhaust supported by another mount

rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,252 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded but exhaust supported by another mount

rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 48,538 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,538 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 44,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,093 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,730 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 40,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,199 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 35,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,796 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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BL55 RCY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL55 RCY, 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 BL55 RCY registered?

BL55 RCY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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