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OE56 CCF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,881 mi
Last recorded99,881 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 CCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 99,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 99,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 92,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 92,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,068 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,186 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 54,938 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps to floor under operation (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 47,101 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 47,099 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 36,653 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 28,035 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,646 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 26,555 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,981 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,979 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,591 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 6,262 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,388 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 10,639 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 CCF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 CCF, 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 CCF registered?

OE56 CCF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is OE56 CCF safe to buy?

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