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BV56 EKY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,961 mi
Last recorded84,961 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 EKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,961 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 82,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,440 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 75,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,222 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 68,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,447 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 59,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,979 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 51,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2013 44,349 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 44,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 42,632 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,951 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,529 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 19,681 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 15 Aug 2009 16,454 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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BV56 EKY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV56 EKY, 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 BV56 EKY registered?

BV56 EKY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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