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FY06 BJF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,138 mi
Last recorded188,138 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 188,138 miles

'Repair work coated in sealant'

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2021 188,125 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength 'Sill' (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength 'Sill' (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength 'Sill' (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2020 173,598 miles

Central Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 4 both front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Add advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 163,005 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills front sub-frame, rear axel and various other components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 162,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Oct 2017 161,791 miles

Nearside head lamp aim on lower limit

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 135,328 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 135,328 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 106,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 106,322 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,128 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 95,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,447 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 85,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,663 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,061 miles

backbox strap corroded

front discs lipped and slightly corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 21 Mar 2011 65,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

backbox strap corroded

front discs lipped and slightly corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,306 miles

all 4 wheel valves have been fitted with extensionthey protrude a long way out

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

offside rear number plate bulb dim

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 43,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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FY06 BJF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY06 BJF, 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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FY06 BJF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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