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BV56 VWL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,565 mi
Last recorded71,565 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 VWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,565 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 71,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced outer sill by axel mont 30 cm long (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 70,356 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 70,352 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2 both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken not fiting wright (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 69,071 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 69,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,427 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 66,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,521 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,101 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 63,101 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,289 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,097 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 57,090 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,022 miles

Nearside Front play suspension bottom ball joint

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

front brake discs deteriorated inner surface

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,503 miles

oil residue on engine

wear to front brakes

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2014 45,503 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perrishing slightly

oil residue on engine

wear to front brakes

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,672 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,037 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,824 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,020 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,786 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 VWL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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