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BV56 VVP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,644 mi
Last recorded75,644 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 VVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,644 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,933 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 54,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high not adjusting , also condensation/water in headlamp (1.8)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,173 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front, slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front, slightly (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 47,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front, slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front, slightly (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 40,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,554 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,298 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 34,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,474 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,429 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,223 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 VVP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

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

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