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FG56 BSV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,327 mi
Last recorded53,327 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 BSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 53,327 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,760 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 51,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 49,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 48,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,300 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Aug 2021 47,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,474 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 46,474 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,544 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Jun 2019 45,544 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,381 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,961 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 29 Feb 2016 38,961 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,115 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,866 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,030 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,419 miles

rear discs slight corrosion

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Oct 2010 12,726 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 10,283 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged outer

Fail 24 Oct 2009 10,281 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre side wall damaged outer

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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FG56 BSV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG56 BSV, 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 FG56 BSV registered?

FG56 BSV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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