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MA56 BKE

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,397 mi
Last recorded96,397 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 BKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,397 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both rear tyres deteriorating on inner side wall

oil leak

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 28 Oct 2017 89,771 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 84,022 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 77,119 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Fail 2 Nov 2015 77,119 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,077 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 73,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2013 66,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 57,724 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,036 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,629 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 36,629 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,131 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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MA56 BKE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MA56 BKE, 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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MA56 BKE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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