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BP55 VBE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,258 mi
Last recorded131,258 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 VBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 131,258 miles

rear exhaust box rusty outter skin

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 10 Jan 2014 131,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty outter skin

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 107,585 miles

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 14 Jan 2013 107,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 16 Jan 2012 82,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,971 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 63,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,812 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 49,812 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,498 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 VBE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VBE, 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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What year was BP55 VBE registered?

BP55 VBE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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