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OV06 TCX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,164 mi
Last recorded140,164 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 TCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 140,164 miles

Offside Rear restricted movement

Pass 31 May 2017 128,655 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 128,652 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 120,214 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 120,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 111,699 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 111,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 May 2014 99,220 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 99,220 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 81,909 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 81,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 83,932 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,265 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 36,440 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 27,214 miles

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

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

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 TCX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TCX, 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 OV06 TCX registered?

OV06 TCX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is OV06 TCX safe to buy?

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