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EF55 OTU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,929 mi
Last recorded77,929 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 OTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,929 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle mount bushes unbonding

Fail 14 Jan 2022 77,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle mount bushes unbonding

Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,541 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 72,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,596 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,303 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 60,303 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 56,393 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres uneven wear

nearside front lower arm front bush perished

nearside rear spring heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2017 56,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush underload (bush part partially seperated) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

front tyres uneven wear

nearside front lower arm front bush perished

nearside rear spring heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2016 51,322 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 51,322 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2015 49,147 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and puter edges

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Rear exhaust silencer support strap broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,762 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Rear exhaust silencer support strap broken [ still supported]

Pass 30 Jun 2013 41,817 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked / perished on walls and tread

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken [ still supported ]

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air-bag warning light on dash

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

rear tyres feathering on outer edges,perishing and cracking up on inner and outer sidewalls

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 11 Apr 2011 31,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2011 31,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,214 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2010 30,214 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 25,991 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 OTU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EF55 OTU, 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 OTU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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