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AU56 UBV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,974 mi
Last recorded89,974 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,974 miles

offside rear tyre uneven

Fail 7 Dec 2021 89,974 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre uneven

Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,073 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 85,072 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,878 miles

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING AND KNOCKING NOISE

Fail 29 Nov 2019 80,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,611 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Fail 4 Dec 2018 77,611 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working TOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 25 Nov 2017 73,104 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)

exhaust rear box corroded and weak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,013 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,963 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 69,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,181 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,315 miles

lower sections of rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,315 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower sections of rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,273 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,164 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,601 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,256 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,119 miles

rear no plate delaminating

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 UBV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 AU56 UBV, 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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AU56 UBV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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