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BT06 XYK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 XYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2024 99,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill major holed, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has several minor splits, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 95,332 miles

General under body corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 95,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 88,601 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,276 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,629 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,719 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 71,841 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,631 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,523 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and loose

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,627 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,205 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,835 miles

both rear tyres low

n/side front antiroll bar link slight movement

Fail 3 Jan 2013 51,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres low

n/side front antiroll bar link slight movement

Fail 15 Sep 2011 42,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,901 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,497 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,860 miles

o/side front tyre low

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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BT06 XYK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT06 XYK, 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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BT06 XYK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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