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MT56 OYW

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,657 mi
Last recorded119,657 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 OYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 119,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody surface rust

Fail 10 Feb 2023 119,607 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi to rear pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody surface rust

Pass 7 Feb 2022 106,910 miles

general corrosion at prescribed+suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,361 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 94,361 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,698 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 68,407 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 68,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,144 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,484 miles

exhaust system corroded but still serviceable

Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,808 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,461 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 26,738 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 21,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front wipers

front disks corrosion lipped

Fail 29 Nov 2010 21,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front wipers

front disks corrosion lipped

Pass 3 Dec 2009 15,746 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 15,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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MT56 OYW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MT56 OYW, 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 MT56 OYW registered?

MT56 OYW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2006.

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