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AO56 CUX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,656 mi
Last recorded94,656 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 94,656 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 93,624 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 91,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,242 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,945 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,363 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,581 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 20 Jan 2020 80,581 miles

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 76,942 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

rear silencer slightly deteriated.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 62,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

rear silencer slightly deteriated.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded through

Fail 29 Jan 2016 56,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust bracket corroded through

Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,059 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,798 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 39,798 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,787 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,271 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 19,271 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AO56 CUX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AO56 CUX, 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 AO56 CUX registered?

AO56 CUX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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