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BN06 CZW

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,261 mi
Last recorded107,261 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 CZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 107,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 106,057 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 105,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 103,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 101,436 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 99,289 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,950 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH IN TREAD

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

Fail 22 Feb 2019 93,949 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH IN TREAD

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,633 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 23 Feb 2018 88,633 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,425 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 82,425 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NEARSIDE REAR (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,573 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 75,573 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 68,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 68,483 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 61,366 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 51,848 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,402 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,917 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 28,523 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,583 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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BN06 CZW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BN06 CZW, 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 BN06 CZW registered?

BN06 CZW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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