MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear axle mount bushes unbonding
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
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
exhaust corroded
front tyres uneven wear
nearside front lower arm front bush perished
nearside rear spring heavily corroded
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
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)
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)
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)
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]
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)
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EF55 OTU registered?
EF55 OTU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2006.
Is EF55 OTU safe to buy?
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