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BT56 DVG

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,965 mi
Last recorded114,965 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 DVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 114,965 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 114,965 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned dip (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,551 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 68,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,869 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 58,019 miles

1 x rear exhaust mount broken away

front wiper blades worn

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

rear back exhaust box has been strapped up by and after market support

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,188 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 56,188 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,995 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,422 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,986 miles

EYE LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 25,986 miles

EYE LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BT56 DVG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT56 DVG, 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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What year was BT56 DVG registered?

BT56 DVG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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