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AU56 TUP

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,547 mi
Last recorded65,547 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 TUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,547 miles

Exhaust catalyst/downpipe bracket corroded away. System sill supported at present.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to "frost " over. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension fail safe bump stop missing.

Nearside Rear Wheel/brake has slight drag.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to "frost " over. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension fail safe bump stop missing.

Rear wiper blade split.

Windscreen has small blemishes all over.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 65,547 miles

Exhaust catalyst/downpipe bracket corroded away. System sill supported at present.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to "frost " over. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension fail safe bump stop missing.

Nearside Rear Wheel/brake has slight drag.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to "frost " over. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension fail safe bump stop missing.

Rear wiper blade split.

Windscreen has small blemishes all over.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,931 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front windscreen starting to delaminate.

Nearside Front Headlight beam image starting to deteriorate but still within limits.

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding not showing on roller tester.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,066 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has small cut in tread

nearside outer sill panel dented

Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

high level brake light inop

nearside front tyre has small cut in tread

nearside outer sill panel dented

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,197 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

nearside outer sill panel slight damage

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,084 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,784 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 43,220 miles

o/s/ftyre down to 2mm both rear tyres cracking up 175651482t

Fail 7 May 2011 43,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/ftyre down to 2mm both rear tyres cracking up 175651482t

Pass 6 May 2010 30,478 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 30,478 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AU56 TUP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 AU56 TUP, 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 AU56 TUP registered?

AU56 TUP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is AU56 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 TUP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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