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CY56 BMU

2006 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,956 mi
Last recorded74,956 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 BMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 74,956 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 73,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,203 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,529 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,256 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,266 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,694 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 64,219 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 64,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,740 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 61,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,445 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 51,603 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,429 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,347 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,366 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,771 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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CY56 BMU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CY56 BMU, 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 CY56 BMU registered?

CY56 BMU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is CY56 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY56 BMU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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