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OV06 TAU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,498 mi
Last recorded113,498 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 TAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 113,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 110,963 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 110,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 105,570 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 105,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 100,169 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 100,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,419 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,368 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,174 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,031 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,980 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 45,538 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 40,825 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 36,311 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 31,720 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,680 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 23,785 miles

small chunks out of nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 4 May 2010 18,971 miles

small chunks out of nearside front tyre.

Pass 12 May 2009 14,320 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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OV06 TAU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 OV06 TAU, 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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OV06 TAU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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