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AU06 OZJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,350 mi
Last recorded125,350 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 OZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 125,350 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 125,308 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 122,529 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 122,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,052 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 118,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,216 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,873 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 100,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad worn close to metal. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded along its seam and leaking. (7.1.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front. (3.5.1i)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,inner surfaces worn thin. (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake is binding slightly.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 93,367 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,inner surfaces worn thin. (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,203 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,847 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust metal mounting strap incomplete and not supporting the exhaust system.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,569 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,429 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,226 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,148 miles

small chip in windscreen zone A

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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AU06 OZJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU06 OZJ, 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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AU06 OZJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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