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AU56 UKM

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,589 mi
Last recorded114,589 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 UKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 114,589 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 114,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer/inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 109,229 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 109,227 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,658 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 101,654 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,218 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 94,213 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 87,024 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,963 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,283 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,743 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,522 miles

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

both front tyres perished/ cracking

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2014 48,522 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres perished/ cracking

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,765 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 42,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,326 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,605 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,046 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 UKM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 UKM, 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 UKM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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