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CX56 UCB

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,610 mi
Last recorded57,610 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 UCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 57,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 57,610 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,039 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,664 miles

n/s and o/s front lower balljoint gaiters are deterioted

n/s and o/s rear brake hoses ferrules have corrosion evident

Fail 1 Aug 2017 42,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s front lower balljoint gaiters are deterioted

n/s and o/s rear brake hoses ferrules have corrosion evident

Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,190 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion evident

n/s and o/s front bottom ball joint gaiters are deteriated. recommend renewal

Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,622 miles

o/s and n/s front lower arm mounting bushes are deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2015 35,622 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s and n/s front lower arm mounting bushes are deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,446 miles

both rear tyre treads are badly cracked. recommend renewal

very slight bind evident in n/s/r wheel. recommend inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,519 miles

both rear tyres are heavily deteriorated and the n/s front recomened renewal of all three

n/s rear brake slight bind evident

Fail 29 Jul 2013 29,455 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres are heavily deteriorated and the n/s front recomened renewal of all three

n/s rear brake slight bind evident

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,390 miles

air bag fault light evident on dashboard

n/s rear tyre has cracking evident

Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,116 miles

air bag fault lamp evident on dash

o/s/f wiper blade is deteriated

Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,645 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls have scuffing evident

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge. recommend renewal

Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,080 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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CX56 UCB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX56 UCB, 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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CX56 UCB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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