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OV56 GFE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,297 mi
Last recorded107,297 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 GFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 107,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2022 107,294 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2021 102,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 97,649 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 21 May 2019 95,121 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 95,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 92,382 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 92,380 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 89,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 84,132 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2016 84,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2015 81,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,229 miles

front tyres are perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,625 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,824 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 GFE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV56 GFE, 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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OV56 GFE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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