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BL55 RGU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,154 mi
Last recorded62,154 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 RGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2022 62,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

general corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 62,063 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 62,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 57,148 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both sides) nsf & osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both sides) nsr & osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Underbody components slightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2020 57,148 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both sides) nsf & osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both sides) nsr & osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 49,995 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 47,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,350 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 47,344 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,045 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,764 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 36,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,262 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 25,780 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 20,721 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 20,721 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2010 13,717 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 9,869 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 RGU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL55 RGU, 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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BL55 RGU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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