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PX06 OUJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,549 mi
Last recorded139,549 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 OUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 139,549 miles

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

has slight corrosion under body

Fail 1 Mar 2023 139,483 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 139,475 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 139,474 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 138,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 134,470 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 134,470 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,702 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 126,670 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 119,756 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 119,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located Top coil (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,586 miles

Offside front tyre - cuts in tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 110,586 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre - cuts in tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 97,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working came on when tapped (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,642 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 50,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,573 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2011 39,573 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,932 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,014 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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PX06 OUJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PX06 OUJ, 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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PX06 OUJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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