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OY06 OCX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,938 mi
Last recorded117,938 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 OCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2025 117,938 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box/centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhausted heat shields lose

Pass 18 Jun 2024 114,778 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 114,770 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 112,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 108,083 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 108,083 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 102,399 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 102,399 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,415 miles

rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 99,415 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,293 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 96,293 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,822 miles

Engine stabiliser rubber mountings worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,802 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 81,802 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre sidewall wear

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,681 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,681 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)

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the sill area

Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,194 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,097 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,694 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,126 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,436 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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OY06 OCX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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