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AU56 UDX

2006 Citroen C3

Cream Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,341 mi
Last recorded83,341 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 UDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,341 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lamp condensated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 83,341 miles

Nearside Rear lamp condensated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 78,479 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 78,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,745 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,616 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear slight cracks appearing on side walls

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,927 miles

Bonnet stay is missing

Front and rear indicators are going white

Front brake discs are lipped

Near side front tyre has side wall damage not reaching the chords

Off side rear body sill is corroded

Off side rear tyre side wall is perishing

Oil is close to min

Sump is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 58,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet stay is missing

Front and rear indicators are going white

Front brake discs are lipped

Near side front tyre has side wall damage not reaching the chords

Off side rear body sill is corroded

Off side rear tyre side wall is perishing

Oil is close to min

Sump is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades are smearing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,069 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,407 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 43,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly cracked between tread blocks

nearside rear tyre walls perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2013 37,257 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly cracked between tread blocks

nearside rear tyre walls perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,194 miles

both front lower arm bushes perishing

chip in windscreen

front wiperblades split

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,626 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 21,626 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 Sep 2009 17,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf fog light broken

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 UDX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Cream with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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