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BV56 FYJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,358 mi
Last recorded125,358 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 FYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 125,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 125,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 116,750 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 116,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 108,176 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 108,173 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,801 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing passenger rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 103,799 miles

Headlamp aim too low drivers side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam drivers side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing passenger rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 98,619 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,950 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 96,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2017 91,120 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2016 82,028 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 75,826 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,948 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 56,948 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 41,707 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 41,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,524 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,196 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 28,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,861 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 20,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 FYJ 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 BV56 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

BV56 FYJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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