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DG56 OMU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,165 mi
Last recorded84,165 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 OMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,165 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 84,165 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,373 miles

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,455 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 78,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm has a nail in it and is deflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 76,097 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm has a nail in it and is deflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still well supported

Fail 10 Aug 2018 71,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still well supported

Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,533 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both rear suspension bump-stops missing

centre stop light not working

engine covers fitted

larger tyres fitted to front than rear

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre badly cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,950 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 55,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,989 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,019 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,402 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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DG56 OMU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG56 OMU, 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 DG56 OMU registered?

DG56 OMU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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