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BN56 TBY

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,762 mi
Last recorded100,762 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 TBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 100,762 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 99,466 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 99,464 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,978 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 97,978 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 96,064 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 95,997 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S middle outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,523 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,033 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,275 miles

Front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,774 miles

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

Front wheel arch covers loose

Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,109 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)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,392 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,707 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,370 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,757 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,381 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,534 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 34,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs very worn and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,039 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TBY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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