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BP55 VLJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,373 mi
Last recorded90,373 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 85,378 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 81,317 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 77,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 73,953 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 71,865 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slight on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,464 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,713 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all going white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 55,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,795 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 47,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear tyres have radial cracks

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,898 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)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear tyres have radial cracks

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

wet day and snow

Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,041 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 37,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,281 miles

two child seats fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2010 31,281 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

two child seats fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,917 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 VLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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