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BV56 PYA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,070 mi
Last recorded84,070 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 84,070 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 80,812 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,408 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 53,381 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (front discs)

Pass 23 Nov 2018 50,735 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,144 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,052 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 40,359 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,250 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,438 miles

o/s n/s front brake disc slight corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2011 33,438 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s n/s front brake disc slight corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,313 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 PYA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PYA, 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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BV56 PYA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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