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PX06 OVJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,843 mi
Last recorded88,843 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,599 miles

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

Fail 4 Mar 2020 79,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,659 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

Fail 1 Mar 2019 67,659 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,014 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 55,014 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,535 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Feb 2016 30,389 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 26,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,807 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,648 miles

All tyres have cuts in them, due to age.

Fail 2 Mar 2013 17,648 miles

All tyres have cuts in them, due to age.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,769 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 11,391 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 11,391 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 9,112 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,548 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 OVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OVJ, 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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What year was PX06 OVJ registered?

PX06 OVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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