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AU56 UCH

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,193 mi
Last recorded145,193 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 UCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 145,193 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 135,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 128,274 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 128,185 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,801 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,828 miles

exhaust heatsheild loose

rear exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,058 miles

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,379 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,338 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 36,894 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,894 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,893 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 31,842 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs worn and heavily corroded around circumference of inner faces. braking systmn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UCH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU56 UCH, 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 UCH registered?

AU56 UCH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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