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OV56 GLZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

39,007 mi
Last recorded39,007 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 39,007 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 39,007 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 38,711 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 38,711 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 38,396 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 38,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 38,141 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 38,141 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 37,738 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 37,736 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 37,196 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 37,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 36,947 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 36,947 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 35,933 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 35,933 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,909 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 33,147 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 32,507 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 31,755 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,462 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 27,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,536 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,086 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 24,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded and lipped

Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,541 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 23,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,263 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 14,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 GLZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

OV56 GLZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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