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SB06 BFJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,690 mi
Last recorded81,690 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 BFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 81,690 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 81,690 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 79,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,315 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,757 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 74,757 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 73,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill holed

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 70,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,585 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 60,458 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 54,992 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 54,992 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 49,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 43,613 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 43,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 37,852 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,059 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 31,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,203 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 10,203 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2009 16,896 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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SB06 BFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB06 BFJ, 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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SB06 BFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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