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BV55 SZL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,281 mi
Last recorded65,281 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 SZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,281 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,155 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f wiper starting to split

rear silencer outer skin heavy corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2013 59,258 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f wiper starting to split

rear silencer outer skin heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,371 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,712 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 57,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,986 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

offside front tyre heavily cracked and perished

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,319 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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BV55 SZL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV55 SZL, 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 BV55 SZL registered?

BV55 SZL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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