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OE56 CBU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

16,999 mi
Last recorded16,999 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 CBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 16,999 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 40,820 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 40,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 40,064 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 40,064 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 39,192 miles

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted due to covers fitted due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 38,727 miles

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 38,667 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2020 38,667 miles

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,013 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 37,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,761 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,976 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear exhaust strap is corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,367 miles

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,936 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 28,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,120 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,761 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 CBU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CBU, 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 CBU registered?

OE56 CBU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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