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ST56 BFL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,848 mi
Last recorded80,848 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 BFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,848 miles

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

Nearside Front strut is worn

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 80,844 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front strut is worn

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,738 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 65,735 miles

Brake performance not tested leak on o/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 53,513 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 53,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,496 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 53,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2015 47,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres slight wear edges

Pass 18 Oct 2014 42,922 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,889 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,918 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,993 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,626 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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ST56 BFL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST56 BFL, 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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ST56 BFL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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