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2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,188 mi
Last recorded100,188 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 UKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 100,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend replacements fitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacements fitting (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn almost to the cords on inner and outer edges. Recommend replacement fitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bump stops missing

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside corroded on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 94,049 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))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front damage to front of vehicle

Nearside Rear number plate light lens damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2023 94,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front damage to front of vehicle

Nearside Rear number plate light lens damaged

Fail 25 May 2023 93,852 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacements (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear number plate lens damage

Pass 5 May 2022 89,412 miles

Coolant leak top up 1 litre ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacements (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Front front bumper damage

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 89,384 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Coolant leak top up 1 litre ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacements (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Front front bumper damage

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 85,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacements (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 85,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacements (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 81,287 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 78,459 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 78,459 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,479 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2018 72,471 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,962 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 65,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn to wire (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords and wire (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,147 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 59,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,462 miles

n/s rear mirror insecure and taped up

rear n/s and o/s tyres perished

Fail 26 Feb 2015 51,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear mirror insecure and taped up

rear n/s and o/s tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,640 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,802 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,634 miles

o/s/f wiper blade sightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2009 14,900 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 UKW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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