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BV56 VVO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,448 mi
Last recorded103,448 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 103,448 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 96,857 miles

Offside Front Top mount bearing noisy

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 91,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,083 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,017 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,692 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S REAR TYRE DETERIORATING

Fail 21 Mar 2018 83,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S REAR TYRE DETERIORATING

Pass 20 Mar 2017 81,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced WATER INGRESS (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 81,189 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced WATER INGRESS (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,917 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,406 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,125 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 5,496 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 4,425 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 VVO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VVO, 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 VVO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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