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V9 OWL

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,097 mi
Last recorded67,097 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 OWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 67,097 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 65,876 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 64,520 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 62,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,410 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,140 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,303 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 57,740 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,930 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,825 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,885 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 50,885 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 48,634 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,437 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 46,431 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,554 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,764 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,258 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,856 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
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V9 OWL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V9 OWL, 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 V9 OWL registered?

V9 OWL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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