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OY06 HCA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

185,152 mi
Last recorded185,152 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 HCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 185,152 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 185,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2019 176,089 miles

front discs and pads corroded and worn

Fail 22 Nov 2019 176,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front discs and pads corroded and worn

Pass 17 Nov 2018 165,045 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 154,760 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 144,787 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2016 144,787 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2015 134,980 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 129,942 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 24 Nov 2014 129,942 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 22 Nov 2013 124,714 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 124,714 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 119,615 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2011 112,479 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 112,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 107,180 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 107,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 104,744 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 93,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs starting to deteriorate on outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2009 93,791 miles

front brake discs starting to deteriorate on outer edges

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 HCA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HCA, 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 HCA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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