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RO06 OPU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,300 mi
Last recorded82,300 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 OPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,300 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 82,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,808 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,514 miles

Exhaust tail pipe support missing/exhaust not insecure

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 73,514 miles

Exhaust tail pipe support missing/exhaust not insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,816 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 56,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,759 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 51,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 40,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,159 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 30,136 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside front brake slightly tight

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,252 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,093 miles

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

handbrake travel high

o/s/f brakes binding slightly

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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RO06 OPU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RO06 OPU, 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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RO06 OPU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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