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EF55 OTR

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,492 mi
Last recorded94,492 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 OTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 94,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 88,548 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 88,547 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 78,123 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 70,562 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,653 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,842 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,943 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 56,943 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,967 miles

heavy inner edge wear to both front tyres

Fail 7 Nov 2017 50,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 17" blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h7 bulb (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 24" blade (8.2.2)

heavy inner edge wear to both front tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,020 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,124 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 42,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,260 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,811 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,169 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,320 miles

exhaust rear box corroding slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2011 28,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust rear box corroding slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2010 24,040 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2010 24,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2010 19,076 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,978 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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EF55 OTR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF55 OTR, 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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EF55 OTR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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