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EF55 OUB

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,950 mi
Last recorded113,950 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2025 113,950 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

oil light on dash

Pass 4 May 2024 109,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 104,584 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 104,508 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 100,097 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 92,556 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 90,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 85,849 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 85,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,103 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 79,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower cover slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,265 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 77,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,316 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 66,949 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 66,895 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust rear hanger strap corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,895 miles

exhaust rear hanger strap corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,170 miles

both rear tyre's getting near limit on tread and sidewalls cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2012 56,170 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre's getting near limit on tread and sidewalls cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,713 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 42,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 29,641 miles

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

bonnet support stay hinge clip broken

Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,641 miles

bonnet support stay hinge clip broken

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 OUB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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