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SG56 BJV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,682 mi
Last recorded67,682 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 BJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 67,682 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 1 Aug 2024 67,682 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/ 65 r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear exhaust mounting rubber strap broken

rear wiper insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,655 miles

front brake discs corroded

front wiper blades poor

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s rear tyre badly cracking in treads

rear fog lamp switch poor operation

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,113 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 62,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 62,839 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,832 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 58,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam insecure bulb (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,169 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,741 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

dash message anti pollution

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly bald inner edge 175 65r14

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bump stops missing

o/s/r tyre cracking badly

Fail 19 Jan 2015 43,722 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

dash message anti pollution

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly bald inner edge 175 65r14

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bump stops missing

o/s/r tyre cracking badly

Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,376 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 32,803 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cracks walls of rear tyres

Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,803 miles

cracks walls of rear tyres

Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,695 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,061 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 12,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SG56 BJV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG56 BJV, 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 SG56 BJV registered?

SG56 BJV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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