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BN56 FYC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,509 mi
Last recorded89,509 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 FYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 89,509 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2025 83,601 miles

Offside sill heavy corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,249 miles

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

light underbody corrosion to rear

Pass 3 Aug 2023 67,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 63,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,961 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 59,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,898 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 56,894 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,416 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 50,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 45,549 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,812 miles

Rear back box exhaust bracket broken but not effecting security of system.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,135 miles

rear exhaust box support band corroded and broken.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 32,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 32,263 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 28,133 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,809 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 23,809 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,777 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,698 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 13,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 10,361 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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BN56 FYC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN56 FYC, 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 FYC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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