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OX05 BEL

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,159 mi
Last recorded75,159 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX05 BEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 75,159 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,258 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 71,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 64,681 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres aged[14 years old] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fluid change

Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 55,023 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 55,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2016 51,550 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 49,253 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 46,268 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 44,740 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 44,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 40,568 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 34,989 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,074 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,253 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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OX05 BEL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OX05 BEL, 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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OX05 BEL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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