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AU56 UKB

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,775 mi
Last recorded142,775 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 UKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 142,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 136,819 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 136,816 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 129,574 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 129,574 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 122,160 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2015 117,021 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 116,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 111,351 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 106,751 miles

Some fraying of offside front seat belt webbing evident.

Oil leak at engine.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 106,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Noise evident on rotation of offside rear wheel.

Oil leak at engine.

Rear wiper blade split.

Some fraying of offside front seat belt webbing evident.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,965 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 83,688 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,629 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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 UKB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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