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SY06 OJH

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,247 mi
Last recorded133,247 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 OJH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 133,247 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 133,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 120,913 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,259 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 110,578 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,943 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2013 99,943 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 92,079 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 91,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,547 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 63,735 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 3 May 2010 63,560 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

exhaust tailbox bracket, temporary repair

n/s/f outer tyre, cut in sidewsll

Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,767 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 50,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SY06 OJH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY06 OJH, 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 SY06 OJH registered?

SY06 OJH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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