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CE56 BWB

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,775 mi
Last recorded35,775 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 BWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 35,775 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 35,775 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 34,258 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 33,025 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Oct 2020 31,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 29,992 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated but not holed

Pass 11 Oct 2018 27,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 25,516 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 25,516 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,164 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,758 miles

all 4 tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,940 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 14,373 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,693 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 9,185 miles

o/s/f wiper blade just starting to split but clearing screen

Pass 8 Oct 2010 6,297 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 5,085 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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CE56 BWB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CE56 BWB, 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 CE56 BWB registered?

CE56 BWB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is CE56 BWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 BWB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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