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BL06 OTU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,681 mi
Last recorded98,681 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 OTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 98,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle /also damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 98,681 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle /also damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 94,959 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded AND BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,475 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 88,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 88,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to wall 195/50/16 ()

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

Pass 19 May 2019 68,555 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,759 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 57,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,796 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 42,737 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 35,215 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2015 35,215 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2014 26,044 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)

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks in tread

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 26,044 miles

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks in tread

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 20,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,172 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 May 2010 9,507 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 12 May 2010 9,507 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 6,369 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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BL06 OTU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BL06 OTU, 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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BL06 OTU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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