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CU56 OSV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,868 mi
Last recorded109,868 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 OSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 109,868 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 109,857 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,764 miles

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror taped up

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 97,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror taped up

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 92,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 89,688 miles

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

High Level Stop inoperative

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 89,688 miles

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

High Level Stop inoperative

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 85,733 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,008 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 64,008 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 1,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,118 miles

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Sep 2012 54,118 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

front brake pads wearing low

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,128 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,434 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,838 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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CU56 OSV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CU56 OSV, 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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CU56 OSV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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