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AO06 OYD

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,434 mi
Last recorded45,434 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 45,434 miles

Both front tyre inner edges worn.

Both rear springs corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system weak.

Pass 26 Jun 2025 44,541 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Nearside Front Outer tyrewall cut.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust weak.

Fail 26 Jun 2025 44,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Nearside Front Outer tyrewall cut.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust weak.

Pass 28 Jun 2024 41,835 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 38,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust weak.

Fail 13 Jul 2023 38,855 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust weak.

Pass 21 Jul 2022 36,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust weak.

unable to see front and rear brake pads.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 33,664 miles

front discs lipped

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 26 Jun 2020 31,118 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 25,147 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 25,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 24,691 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 24,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 23,481 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 22,672 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 22,672 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 13 May 2015 21,370 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 20,261 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 18,091 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 15,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 15,908 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,144 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 11,294 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 11,294 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 7 Aug 2009 9,712 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 OYD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OYD, 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 OYD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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