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RJ56 OWC

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,515 mi
Last recorded104,515 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 OWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,515 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,000 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 98,977 miles

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

both front tyres haxe advanced wear to inner edges / tracking

Fail 18 Mar 2014 94,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 88,508 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,508 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,616 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 69,149 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel injector seal(s) blowing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,149 miles

Fuel injector seal(s) blowing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,672 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 59,672 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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RJ56 OWC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ56 OWC, 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 RJ56 OWC registered?

RJ56 OWC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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