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CA06 UBB

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,293 mi
Last recorded99,293 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 UBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 99,293 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,097 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2023 92,090 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,460 miles

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

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

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Rear reversing lamp not working

Fail 10 Mar 2022 87,456 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp misted up and check bulb is in right (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp misted up and check bulb is in right (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Rear reversing lamp not working

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,277 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,400 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 79,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,176 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 74,514 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,246 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 69,246 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,290 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 59,921 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,191 miles

both front brake discs badly deterioated

Fail 9 Apr 2015 51,191 miles

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

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

both front brake discs badly deterioated

Pass 7 Jul 2014 45,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,828 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,535 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 30,525 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,143 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 14,676 miles

P/S/F wiper blade slightly split

Rear wiper blade split

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,676 miles

P/S/F wiper blade slightly split

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,408 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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CA06 UBB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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