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CA06 UAK

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,476 mi
Last recorded147,476 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 UAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 147,476 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly catching body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly catching body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bearing top mount rough on rotation

Fail 11 Oct 2023 147,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front coil spring slightly catching body

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

Offside Front bearing top mount rough on rotation

Pass 5 Oct 2022 144,220 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 138,017 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp n/w

Fail 4 Oct 2021 137,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

high level stop lamp n/w

Pass 2 Oct 2020 133,445 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 127,021 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly,heatsheild loose

front brake discs corroded and worn,pads worn low

imbalance in front brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2018 118,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 101,828 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 101,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,181 miles

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

exhaust back box delaminating

Fail 6 Oct 2015 92,181 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount (2.2.D.1)

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

exhaust back box delaminating

Fail 5 Oct 2015 92,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material (2.5.B.1a)

both top suspension mounts noisy

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 81,750 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 72,173 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 72,173 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,135 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,773 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,976 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,835 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 29,790 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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CA06 UAK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CA06 UAK, 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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CA06 UAK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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