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BV56 JXR

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,010 mi
Last recorded51,010 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 JXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,010 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 51,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,899 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,988 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 47,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,954 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 41,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,100 miles

Coolant leak

airbag lamp on

Fail 19 Sep 2012 36,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

airbag lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,803 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,579 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 26,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,278 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 JXR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JXR, 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 JXR registered?

BV56 JXR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is BV56 JXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 JXR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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