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BT06 OVL

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,774 mi
Last recorded78,774 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 OVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,774 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 74,760 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 57,029 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper torn but clearing the screen

Rear exhaust pipe bracket broken but still secure

Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,472 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 43,472 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 38,566 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,566 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 25,055 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,055 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 17,242 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 17,242 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking .

Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,438 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 10,825 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 8,134 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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BT06 OVL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT06 OVL, 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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BT06 OVL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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