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BT56 VAU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,564 mi
Last recorded61,564 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 61,564 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 54,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 May 2012 54,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,004 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,712 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 33,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 VAU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

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

Is BT56 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 VAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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