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AO56 UJU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,872 mi
Last recorded56,872 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 56,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 55,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc rusted

Offside Front brake disc rusted

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 55,193 miles

Nearside Front locking device ineffective

Nearside Front shock absorber fixing is a length of threaded rod

Offside Front locking device ineffective

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 21 Nov 2023 55,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front locking device ineffective

Nearside Front shock absorber fixing is a length of threaded rod

Offside Front locking device ineffective

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,322 miles

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

discs rusted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 52,729 miles

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

front brake discs rusted

Fail 21 Oct 2021 52,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs rusted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc rusted

Offside Front brake disc rusted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,326 miles

Nearside Front disc rusted

Offside Front disc rusted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 48,039 miles

Nearside Front disc rusted

Offside Front disc rusted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,592 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 42,790 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,605 miles

front discs rusted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,751 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front disc rusted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,500 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,220 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 25,220 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,305 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,158 miles

slight bind offside front brake

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 UJU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UJU, 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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AO56 UJU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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