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GF06 BSX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,728 mi
Last recorded93,728 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 BSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 93,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 86,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear spings o\s n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,143 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 80,143 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 75,317 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 71,944 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,334 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clears screen affectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 69,328 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clears screen affectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded /edges lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded (both ends) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded /edges lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded (both ends) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 63,557 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded /edges lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded (both ends) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded /edges lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded (both ends) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 58,945 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 55,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules over rear axle (both ends) (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules over rear axle (both ends) (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 55,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules over rear axle (both ends) (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules over rear axle (both ends) (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,213 miles

front inner pads appear to be getting low/discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

emissions dirty

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,104 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 40,104 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf/nsf/osr tyres sidewalls deeply cracke perished

Pass 7 Dec 2011 30,713 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 30,713 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 24,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,648 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 17,988 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 17,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,953 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2009 16,953 miles

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)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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GF06 BSX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GF06 BSX, 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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GF06 BSX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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