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BL55 TKN

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,711 mi
Last recorded104,711 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 104,711 miles

tyres worn ,,, fronts poor

Fail 19 Mar 2020 104,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tyres worn ,,, fronts poor

Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,499 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 101,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Fail 19 Mar 2018 97,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,779 miles

Front Exhaust detatched

Nearside Door mirror glass missing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 93,119 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust detatched

Nearside Door mirror glass missing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,704 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear body work damage

Fail 5 Feb 2016 87,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear body work damage

Pass 27 Feb 2015 83,084 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 75,937 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,937 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,351 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 68,351 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,486 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,065 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 33,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,699 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 12,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,780 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 TKN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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