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BJ06 OUL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,781 mi
Last recorded24,781 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 24,781 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (suspect flange seal not affecting emissions test) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 24,323 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (not affecting emissions test) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (Strongly Advise attention in near future) (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper (rear wiper blade defective)

Pass 29 Sep 2023 23,962 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (not affecting emissions test) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 23,866 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (close to joining flange) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 23,530 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (not affecting emissions at time of test) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 23,484 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 23,484 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (showing white to rear) (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 23,263 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 23,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 22,823 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 22,653 miles

All tyres starting to perish/split but cords not exposed,replacement recommended

Pass 16 May 2015 20,364 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 18,531 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 30 May 2013 16,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2012 14,594 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 12,395 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 10,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 8,408 miles

Note! nearside front & rear seatbelts not tested due to childs seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 18 May 2009 8,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note! nearside front & rear seatbelts not tested due to childs seats fitted at time of test.

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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BJ06 OUL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ06 OUL, 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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BJ06 OUL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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