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OY56 XBT

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,813 mi
Last recorded68,813 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 XBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2019 68,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,775 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 61,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 59,392 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 10,418 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,150 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 57,150 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 48,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,381 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,444 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,636 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,613 miles

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

small cut in o/s rear tyre outer side wall

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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OY56 XBT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY56 XBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY56 XBT registered?

OY56 XBT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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