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BP55 VBN

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,284 mi
Last recorded73,284 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 VBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,284 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 73,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,371 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,937 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED/BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Fail 22 Sep 2015 63,933 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED/BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,832 miles

both front wheels have light damage on inner rims

rear exhaust silencer box mounting strap corroded/broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 1 Oct 2014 60,832 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wheels have light damage on inner rims

rear exhaust silencer box mounting strap corroded/broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 25 Sep 2013 57,340 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r bumpstop rubber missing

rear exhaust mounting band rotted through

water in o/s headlight

wiperblades poor

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r bumpstop rubber missing

rear exhaust mounting band rotted through

water in o/s headlight

wiperblades poor

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box hanger broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Sep 2012 48,509 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box hanger broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,254 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,669 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,068 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 20,715 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 VBN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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