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BP06 XYX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,306 mi
Last recorded140,306 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 XYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 140,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 129,450 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 129,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 118,803 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 118,803 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

oil leaks

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 109,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,100 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 104,509 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 104,509 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,637 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 73,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,104 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,846 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XYX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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