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LA55 BKG

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,402 mi
Last recorded134,402 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 BKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 134,402 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 134,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported hose (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Pass 13 May 2017 77,802 miles

Both headlights cracked

Nearside Headlight slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Outer skin on exhaust back box hanging off

Fail 6 May 2017 77,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed under steering wheel (3 wires) (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Both headlights cracked

Nearside Headlight slightly insecure

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Outer skin on exhaust back box hanging off

Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,995 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp lense damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner wheel rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlamp lense damaged

Rear silencer in poor condition

different tyre sizes fitted front to rear axles

Fail 11 Feb 2016 67,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside headlamp lense damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner wheel rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlamp lense damaged

Rear silencer in poor condition

different tyre sizes fitted front to rear axles

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,879 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 55,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,034 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 39,034 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 16,899 miles

o/side h/light sdjusted from too high

Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,335 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 28,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

wiper blades split

Pass 19 Dec 2009 23,533 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,912 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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LA55 BKG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 LA55 BKG, 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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LA55 BKG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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