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BV56 XHC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,125 mi
Last recorded54,125 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 54,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

outer skin on backbox exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2023 54,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

outer skin on backbox exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 35,655 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 35,005 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 34,504 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,457 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,557 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,670 miles

Both front tyres low tread

Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,094 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 27,652 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,652 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 25,708 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 22,519 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,227 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 15,574 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 12,704 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,044 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 12,044 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XHC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

BV56 XHC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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