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BV56 JVU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 JVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,629 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 85,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 79,969 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 79,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,986 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,765 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,089 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,601 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,657 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,119 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 6,592 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 JVU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BV56 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

BV56 JVU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for BV56 JVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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