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AV56 OXU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,821 mi
Last recorded77,821 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 77,821 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 76,487 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 74,439 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 74,432 miles

Steering column attachment defective Mounting bolts insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Central stop lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Vehicle pulls to left, steering wheel not straight

Pass 14 Nov 2022 71,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 69,362 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak

screen chipped

Fail 11 Nov 2020 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front discs corroded

oil leak

screen chipped

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge and cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,488 miles

Inner sills corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. Bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 68,488 miles

Inner sills corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. Bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,276 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 66,515 miles

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

Rear Inner sills corroding

uneven wear front tyres, one almost bald on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,466 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 64,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,043 miles

Diesel particular filter faulty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 63,043 miles

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

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

Diesel particular filter faulty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,081 miles

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

both front tyres vwearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine emissions to clean to regiser on machine at 0.04

Offside rear brake binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,510 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,639 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front wipers worn but clear screen at time of test.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded.

Front wipers worn but clear screen at time of test.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front discs surface corroision

rear discs surface corroision

Fail 9 Apr 2010 35,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front discs surface corroision

rear discs surface corroision

Fail 9 Oct 2009 33,346 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,346 miles

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

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

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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AV56 OXU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AV56 OXU, 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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AV56 OXU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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