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BP06 BUJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,451 mi
Last recorded93,451 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 BUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 93,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,016 miles

offside front road wheel has a slight drag

Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,816 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

offside front road wheel has a slight drag

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 20 Dec 2016 73,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

offside front road wheel has a slight drag

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,625 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,245 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box heat shield corroded and insecure

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,868 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,927 miles

near side front tyre close to war bars and side wall cracking

near side rear tyre side wall cracking

off side front tyre close to war bars

Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,371 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 27,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,885 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 18,885 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,187 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 10,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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BP06 BUJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BP06 BUJ, 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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BP06 BUJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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