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BL55 TJY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,717 mi
Last recorded98,717 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 98,717 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 92,454 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 92,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 88,804 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 88,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 86,957 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 86,956 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 85,881 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,457 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 76,453 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,432 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 66,429 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,909 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 57,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,205 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 32,706 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 32,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,909 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,601 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 24,601 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,691 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 19,691 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 14,713 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 TJY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BL55 TJY, 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 TJY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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