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AU56 UEL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,164 mi
Last recorded118,164 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 UEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 118,164 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,907 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 113,211 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 111,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,284 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 104,276 miles

Stop lamp not working switch has intermittent fault (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 95,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 86,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 79,144 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,327 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,492 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,478 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,381 miles

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

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

front disc s in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,766 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 UEL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 UEL registered?

AU56 UEL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AU56 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 UEL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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