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AO06 OXZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,902 mi
Last recorded108,902 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 108,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s h/light condensated effecting dip beam image

Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,477 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s h/light condensated effecting dip beam image

Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer. (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage.

o/s/f tyre getting low inner shoulder.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 56,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage.

o/s/f tyre getting low inner shoulder.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 47,248 miles

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

Nearside front tyre side wall is damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2015 47,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,561 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 43,561 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,934 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 26,683 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing down

Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,683 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing down

Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,856 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,800 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 17,794 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 17,794 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 15,042 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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AO06 OXZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO06 OXZ, 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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AO06 OXZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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