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AU56 UCS

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,887 mi
Last recorded90,887 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 90,887 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,862 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 82,862 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,040 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 80,038 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,816 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 17,439 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also both tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Damage to arch

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mishaped

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,433 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Damage to arch

Rear Heatshield loose

Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,866 miles

damage to n/s/r arch

Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,360 miles

n/s/r has damage

Fail 5 Sep 2013 47,360 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r has damage

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,274 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,599 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 27,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,070 miles

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 UCS 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 77.8%.

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

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