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BT06 OVU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,086 mi
Last recorded100,086 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 OVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 100,086 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 100,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre sidewall damaged cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 97,454 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 96,722 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 95,863 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 95,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 94,231 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 90,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 90,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,976 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 65,450 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,450 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 59,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,916 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 OVU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 OVU, 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 OVU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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