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BT56 RUV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,900 mi
Last recorded64,900 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 RUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 64,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 64,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 60,603 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 60,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 54,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,762 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 46,762 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,916 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust system has slight corrosion

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 23 Dec 2013 29,028 miles

Condensation In N.S Headlight

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 29,028 miles

Condensation In N.S Headlight

Pass 20 Dec 2012 13,189 miles

advise o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks outer side walls

Fail 20 Dec 2012 13,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks outer side walls

Pass 19 Dec 2011 16,931 miles

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

nearside and offside rear outer tyre walls slight perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 14,284 miles

side wall damaged on n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2009 11,711 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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BT56 RUV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

BT56 RUV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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