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BN56 FDD

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,734 mi
Last recorded111,734 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 FDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,734 miles

Front Brake pads not inspect as couldn't see them

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2017 111,733 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pads not inspect as couldn't see them

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 101,542 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 101,542 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 86,270 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED, MAKING A NOISE WHEN ROTATED

FRONT OFFSIDE SHOCK ABSORBER SEEMS TO BE LEAKING FLUID

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,270 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED, MAKING A NOISE WHEN ROTATED

FRONT OFFSIDE SHOCK ABSORBER SEEMS TO BE LEAKING FLUID

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,458 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,659 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)

both front tyres cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken but still suported

Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2012 57,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,524 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BN56 FDD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BN56 FDD, 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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BN56 FDD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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