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BV56 VXB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,556 mi
Last recorded105,556 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,218 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,479 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,157 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,335 miles

center brake light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,229 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 11,125 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,974 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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 VXB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

BV56 VXB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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