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BL55 RHJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,261 mi
Last recorded123,261 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 RHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 123,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2024 37,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 29,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 26,373 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking & n/s/f perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 26,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 25,710 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 24,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 23,150 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,427 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,730 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 19,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Cracking inside wall of tyre.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,734 miles

cracking on nearside and offside rear tyre

cracking on offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2014 16,348 miles

slight cracking on all tyres

Fail 20 Jan 2014 16,348 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2013 14,708 miles

cracking on all tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2012 12,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2012 12,769 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2011 10,852 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 8,787 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 6,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 6,295 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 RHJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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