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MJ06 BGK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

91,218 mi
Last recorded91,218 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 BGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 91,218 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Back Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 91,218 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Back Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 82,092 miles

oil leak-exhaust minor leak-

Pass 17 Aug 2020 73,653 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 73,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2019 68,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 68,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 68,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,073 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,073 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,183 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 57,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension bump stops - missing

Fail 23 Jun 2016 50,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension bump stops - missing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 42,879 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 42,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 38,580 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 May 2013 38,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Apr 2012 32,941 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,941 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,821 miles

service indicator

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 21,743 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MJ06 BGK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MJ06 BGK, 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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What year was MJ06 BGK registered?

MJ06 BGK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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