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BX56 DXR

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,007 mi
Last recorded54,007 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 DXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 54,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 51,727 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 48,794 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,546 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 41,437 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,626 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 35,662 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 35,434 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre, outer sidewall perished.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 31,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,921 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,641 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,777 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,813 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,110 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 11,351 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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BX56 DXR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BX56 DXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX56 DXR registered?

BX56 DXR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is BX56 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX56 DXR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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