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VE56 BYA

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,552 mi
Last recorded59,552 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 BYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 59,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,636 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Offside rear coil spring corroded around lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 55,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside lower ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Offside rear coil spring corroded around lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 53,262 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 49,825 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,008 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,769 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 3 Apr 2017 40,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 2 Apr 2016 34,183 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 34,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,246 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 26,246 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,175 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 26,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,480 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 25,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,084 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,604 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 19,516 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 14,491 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 14,491 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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VE56 BYA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VE56 BYA, 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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VE56 BYA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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