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OV56 CVZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

43,668 mi
Last recorded43,668 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 43,668 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 43,021 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 43,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 42,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 42,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 42,137 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 42,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 41,960 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 41,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 41,656 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 41,656 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 41,381 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 41,381 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 40,821 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,476 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 39,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,116 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 38,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,594 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 34,408 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,408 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 31,080 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 27,419 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,992 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 23,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 18,354 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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OV56 CVZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OV56 CVZ, 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 OV56 CVZ registered?

OV56 CVZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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