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PY06 BZD

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,399 mi
Last recorded125,399 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 BZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 125,399 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 125,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill X2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 121,550 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2022 121,548 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2021 120,815 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 120,815 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 118,055 miles

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 26 Nov 2019 118,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 12 Feb 2018 116,426 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 116,426 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,998 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 98,038 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,382 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 81,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,840 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,974 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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PY06 BZD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PY06 BZD, 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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PY06 BZD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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