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BT06 OUF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,518 mi
Last recorded112,518 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 OUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,518 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both patterns present but poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Upper Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Tailgate loom poorly repaired (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both body balance weights perished and could fall off

Fail 24 Nov 2020 112,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both patterns present but poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Tailgate loom poorly repaired (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both body balance weights perished and could fall off

Pass 31 May 2019 100,130 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 100,130 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 95,636 miles

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

front tyres cracking

heavy oil leak .. oil warning light came on at end of test

rear number plate slightly detirorated

Fail 27 Jul 2018 95,636 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on dash (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

front tyres cracking

heavy oil leak .. oil warning light came on at end of test

rear number plate slightly detirorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,336 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,680 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,396 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,441 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 56,441 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,246 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,188 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak to engine

toll road stickers to screen

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,821 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,896 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 20,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BT06 OUF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT06 OUF, 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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What year was BT06 OUF registered?

BT06 OUF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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