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CF55 UFB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,080 mi
Last recorded102,080 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 UFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,080 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 102,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 97,063 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 97,046 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged showing white light to the rear. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,923 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 90,868 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,192 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2017 83,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,319 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 75,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 68,532 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2014 62,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,218 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,220 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,675 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,114 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 48,114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,203 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,737 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,763 miles

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

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

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

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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CF55 UFB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CF55 UFB, 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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CF55 UFB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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