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AU56 UDD

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,606 mi
Last recorded111,606 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 UDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 111,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r brake hose front ferrule nut corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front coil spring rubs inner wing whilst vehicle suspended but clear when on wheels

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front inner bush started to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer exhaust rubber failed

Fail 3 Mar 2025 108,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r brake hose front ferrule nut corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front coil spring rubs inner wing whilst vehicle suspended but clear when on wheels

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front inner bush started to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer exhaust rubber failed

Pass 11 Mar 2024 105,845 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 103,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 103,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 99,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 94,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount / bearing binding causing spring to jump

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 91,284 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,138 miles

slight oil leak from engine sump

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,669 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 79,787 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,436 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 40,436 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,189 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Rear silencer mounting strap corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,577 miles

Cuts in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Rear silencer support strap corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,376 miles

both front wipers blades starting to split

Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,316 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 UDD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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