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BP55 VMW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,656 mi
Last recorded92,656 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 VMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,656 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2017 92,656 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,715 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 73,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,090 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 55,135 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2012 45,276 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,986 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 30,478 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 24,599 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 19,906 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 19,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VMW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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