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BT56 RVM

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,513 mi
Last recorded68,513 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 RVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,513 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 68,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 66,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 66,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 63,930 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear number plate deteriorating

rear shocks corroded

wear on front discs

Pass 29 Jul 2020 61,876 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front tyres worn edges

front wipers smearing

Fail 29 Jul 2020 61,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front tyres worn edges

front wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,239 miles

front & rear number plates deterioating

marks on osf seatbelt

slight play through steering

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,157 miles

front/rear number plates deterioating

marks on osf seatbelt

Fail 27 Jul 2018 56,155 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front/rear number plates deterioating

marks on osf seatbelt

nsf drop link gaiter splitting

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,771 miles

all tyres cracking , wearing on edges and outer sidewall damage

hi rise stop light inop

ns and os front lower arm front and rear bushes deteriorated

oil leak

osr shock absorber corroded

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

slight leak on rear exhaust box

Fail 10 Aug 2017 51,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low os (1.8)

all tyres cracking , wearing on edges and outer sidewall damage

hi rise stop light inop

ns and os front lower arm front and rear bushes deteriorated

oil leak

osr shock absorber corroded

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

slight leak on rear exhaust box

Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,994 miles

ns and os front lower arm front and rear bushes deteriorated

ns and os rear flexi brake hoses corroded

oil leak

osr shock absorber corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 47,994 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high os (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low ns (1.8)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns and os front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (8.2.2)

ns and os front lower arm front and rear bushes deteriorated

ns and os rear flexi brake hoses corroded

oil leak

osr shock absorber corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 42,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,040 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,048 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen, both rear tyres have cracks on sidewall, slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,112 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perrishing

nearside wiper blade split ends

Fail 13 Dec 2012 18,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perrishing

nearside wiper blade split ends

Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,673 miles

tread low on osf tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2010 18,417 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

side wall very badley damaged on n/s/f

Pass 3 Dec 2009 12,858 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 12,858 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 RVM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RVM, 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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BT56 RVM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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