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BL55 ZHY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,903 mi
Last recorded53,903 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 53,903 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 53,899 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 53,899 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 53,899 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure FRONT GRILL INSECURE / REGISTRATION PLATE (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE SIDE WALLS CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,897 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 53,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 53,788 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,348 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 43,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,932 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,223 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 10,154 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 ZHY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

BL55 ZHY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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