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BV56 JYF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,065 mi
Last recorded101,065 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 JYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,065 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,515 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 85,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,695 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,228 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 53,616 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,443 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box bracket broken and temporary repaired ! [rattling]

Fail 16 Sep 2013 49,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box bracket broken and temporary repaired ! [rattling]

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,489 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 43,393 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,520 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,671 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 22,671 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JYF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

BV56 JYF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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