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AU56 UER

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,753 mi
Last recorded96,753 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 UER
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 96,671 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,841 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 86,841 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,706 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 68,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 57,592 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 57,416 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 57,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre, walls perished & cracked

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear exhaust support broken

Fail 3 Oct 2016 54,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear exhaust support broken

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,877 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 52,874 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,267 miles

all brake hose ferrules slight corroded

slight kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,950 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 48,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,992 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,826 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)

n/s wiper blade split on ends.......o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,391 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 36,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,757 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 UER is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UER, 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 UER is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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