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MC55 BJK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

111,044 mi
Last recorded111,044 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC55 BJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 111,044 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 111,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 109,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 109,267 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 107,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 107,313 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 105,157 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 105,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 103,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 101,768 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 101,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,495 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 99,489 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high vis brake light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,346 miles

Nearside Rear tyre run flat sidewall damage.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 94,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre run flat sidewall damage.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 86,966 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 86,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,652 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 81,652 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,855 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,486 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,306 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,000 miles

back exaust box strap corroded and broken

both rear tyre walls perished

Fail 27 Jul 2012 49,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

back exaust box strap corroded and broken

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,653 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,435 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 18,298 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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MC55 BJK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 BJK, 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 BJK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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