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BP55 SWZ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,088 mi
Last recorded56,088 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 SWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 56,088 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 56,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 52,767 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,825 miles

all tyres deteriated/cracking sidewalls

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,182 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,883 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall starting to crack

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack

offside front tyre outer wall starting to crack

offside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack

slight fluffing offside front seat belt webbing

Fail 7 Feb 2012 27,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre outer wall starting to crack

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack

offside front tyre outer wall starting to crack

offside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack

slight fluffing offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,341 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 17,866 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 13,663 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 SWZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BP55 SWZ, 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 SWZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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