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MC55 BJF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,088 mi
Last recorded49,088 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC55 BJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,088 miles

both outer sills weakening slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2020 48,884 miles

Offside Front head lamp starting to discolour

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 48,668 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 48,667 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 48,333 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 48,042 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 47,657 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,762 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,167 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 46,167 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,782 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 31,782 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 24,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,675 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 20,597 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,531 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,352 miles

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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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MC55 BJF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MC55 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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MC55 BJF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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