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SY06 OLC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,822 mi
Last recorded124,822 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 OLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 124,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 124,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 122,172 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 122,172 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,740 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 119,740 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of previous fuel leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,634 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,634 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 104,410 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 104,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 76,726 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,497 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,484 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,127 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,468 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 35,574 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)

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 6 May 2009 27,729 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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SY06 OLC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLC, 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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SY06 OLC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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