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OU56 WYV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,564 mi
Last recorded95,564 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 WYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 95,564 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear rear axle slight corrosion

under car surface slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2022 91,896 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 87,334 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,152 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring slightly displaced

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 71,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,298 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 45,762 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,363 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,557 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 25,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,104 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,176 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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OU56 WYV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU56 WYV, 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 OU56 WYV registered?

OU56 WYV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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