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FT06 BCU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,917 mi
Last recorded44,917 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 BCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 44,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 44,908 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,120 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,265 miles

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 42,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,957 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre perrishing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,650 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2014 39,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,709 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 36,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,416 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 28,682 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 28,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,005 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,750 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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FT06 BCU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FT06 BCU, 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 FT06 BCU registered?

FT06 BCU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2006.

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