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AU56 UCM

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,539 mi
Last recorded69,539 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 UCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,539 miles

Central Front front bumper grill damaged

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill slighty corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 69,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front front bumper grill damaged

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill slighty corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,650 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 65,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 61,836 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,217 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,726 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 48,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,222 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,738 miles

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 2 Sep 2013 32,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,750 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

headlamps condensating

o/s/f brake lag-19%imbalance

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 2 Sep 2011 25,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,307 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2010 21,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,348 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on edges

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 UCM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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