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OY06 GGV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,920 mi
Last recorded83,920 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 GGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 83,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 83,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released BOTH SIDE (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 73,170 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 73,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,474 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,010 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 46,005 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,985 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,676 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 45,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,915 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 44,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,174 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,422 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIATED

Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,404 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES,BRAKING SURFACES REDUCED.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 39,404 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES,BRAKING SURFACES REDUCED.

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,508 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,709 miles

Front brake discs worn thin.

Front brake pads approx. 70% worn.

Rear brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Rear tyres "chunking" around inner edges(wearing unevenly)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,498 miles

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

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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OY06 GGV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY06 GGV, 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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OY06 GGV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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