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OV56 GYX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,475 mi
Last recorded148,475 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 GYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 148,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 148,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 143,422 miles

gear box rough and noisey

Fail 27 Sep 2021 230,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

gear box rough and noisey

Pass 10 Oct 2020 219,415 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 124,687 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 114,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 113,692 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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,047 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

exhaust back box deteriated

Fail 16 Mar 2015 107,806 miles

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

intermittent nearside rear brake light warning message displayed on dash

rear exhaust silencer box band corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2015 107,806 miles

intermittent nearside rear brake light warning message displayed on dash

rear exhaust silencer box band corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2014 102,387 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

slight blow from injector

Pass 29 Mar 2013 98,307 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 19 Sep 2012 85,528 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,746 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,290 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,649 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wipper

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 GYX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel 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 GYX, 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 GYX registered?

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

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