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ST56 BFP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,966 mi
Last recorded71,966 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 BFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,623 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,329 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 30 Sep 2013 54,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

front brake discs corroded and worn

knock when driving

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,610 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 49,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper streaking screen slightly

n/s/f wheel arch liner slightly insecure

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,135 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 43,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,843 miles

corrosion and lipping on front brake discs

Fail 20 Oct 2009 19,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,882 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 BFP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ST56 BFP, 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 ST56 BFP registered?

ST56 BFP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is ST56 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 BFP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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