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SO06 OJX

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,289 mi
Last recorded114,289 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 OJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 114,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise front offside and nearside brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 108,507 miles

advise exhaust heat-shield insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2020 108,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust heat-shield insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2019 100,516 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 100,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,649 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 95,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 93,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 15 Dec 2016 93,813 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front lower grill damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,501 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2015 90,501 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2015 88,296 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,072 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has been previously fouling slight gouge on sidewall

n/s/r tyre near the wearbands

Fail 17 Feb 2014 82,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has been previously fouling slight gouge on sidewall

n/s/r tyre near the wearbands

Pass 24 May 2013 75,417 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,512 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 57,018 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,136 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 50,136 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SO06 OJX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO06 OJX, 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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SO06 OJX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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