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OE56 CBF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,616 mi
Last recorded67,616 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 CBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 67,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 64,909 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 61,595 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 59,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,348 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 54,300 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,329 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,850 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 44,218 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 44,216 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported outer skin badly corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre 185/60/15

Pass 20 Oct 2016 38,124 miles

exhaust sustem in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2016 19,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust sustem in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,909 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,961 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 23,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,960 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 16,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small cracks in nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 26 Oct 2011 16,589 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small cracks in nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 26 Oct 2010 14,754 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 12,544 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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OE56 CBF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OE56 CBF, 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 OE56 CBF registered?

OE56 CBF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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