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MJ56 OXG

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,654 mi
Last recorded68,654 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 OXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 68,654 miles

Front water level low in header tank under bonnet

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 68,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount broken collapsed (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no telltale (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated very noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front water level low in header tank under bonnet

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 67,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 63,693 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 63,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,201 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 60,201 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,591 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 55,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2019 52,636 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 52,636 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,740 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from rear view mirror ()

Central Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjusted for headlamp aim checks ()

Nearside Front tyre worn low,however still legal

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,268 miles

Offside repeater lense missing

Fail 23 Oct 2017 45,268 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside repeater lense missing

Pass 22 Oct 2016 42,995 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 39,149 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 39,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 36,366 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,301 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 33,301 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,629 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,401 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 25,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,554 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,546 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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MJ56 OXG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 MJ56 OXG, 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 MJ56 OXG registered?

MJ56 OXG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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