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OE56 BNL

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,493 mi
Last recorded83,493 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 BNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 83,493 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust box support bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 29 Dec 2017 83,493 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust box support bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 2 Jan 2017 69,089 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mount broken, exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,317 miles

mounting bracket around rear exhaust silencer has snapped

tested when wet

Pass 31 Dec 2014 43,169 miles

front brake discs are worn and corroded

off/side/front tyre is on 3mm tread

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 18 Dec 2013 36,733 miles

Near-side rear tyre - sidewalls perished.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,925 miles

wear all disc

Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,148 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 21,473 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,534 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 16,534 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OE56 BNL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE56 BNL, 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 OE56 BNL registered?

OE56 BNL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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