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CE56 BWJ

2006 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,673 mi
Last recorded27,673 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 BWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 27,673 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre outer sidewall also seriously deteriorated/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 27,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Spring seriously mis-shaped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre outer sidewall also seriously deteriorated/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 25,670 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Oct 2016 24,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,871 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on s/wall

nail n/s/rtyre

Pass 23 Oct 2015 4,729 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on s/wall

Fail 23 Oct 2015 4,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on s/wall

Pass 28 Oct 2014 21,158 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 19,920 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 18,510 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,593 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 16,716 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,975 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 11,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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 BWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BWJ, 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 CE56 BWJ registered?

CE56 BWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is CE56 BWJ safe to buy?

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