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BT55 KLP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,777 mi
Last recorded136,777 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 KLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 136,777 miles

Engine oil level below minimum

Limited reserve travel on hand brake

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 136,777 miles

Engine oil level below minimum

Limited reserve travel on hand brake

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 130,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

Fail 6 Feb 2019 130,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN BADLY ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

Pass 8 Feb 2018 125,145 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR SUSPESION BUMP STOPS MISSING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 125,145 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO MAJOR EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S AND O/S REAR SUSPESION BUMP STOPS MISSING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 120,062 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 120,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

both front inner wings loose

condensation in n/s/head lamp

oil leak

rear seat belts no checked child seats fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 115,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

both front inner wings loose

condensation in n/s/head lamp

oil leak

rear seat belts no checked child seats fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 111,939 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear bump stop missing

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 111,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear bump stop missing

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,928 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,442 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 61,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,389 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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BT55 KLP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT55 KLP, 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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BT55 KLP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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