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BP55 PFY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,653 mi
Last recorded124,653 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 PFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 124,653 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 124,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 115,990 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 115,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 104,921 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 104,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 93,782 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 93,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 79,513 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,969 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 63,539 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,667 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 48,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Serise oil leak from Engine.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 45,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Serise oil leak from Engine.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 35,088 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 35,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,100 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre outter wall deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,293 miles

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

both rear and o/s/f tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,296 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,276 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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BP55 PFY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BP55 PFY, 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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BP55 PFY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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