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DG06 UET

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,638 mi
Last recorded162,638 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 UET
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 162,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bump stops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 150,180 miles

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

Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 137,182 miles

Knocking noise coming from front of car, no play detected on components.

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 137,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Knocking noise coming from front of car, no play detected on components.

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 134,368 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 134,368 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 131,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

unable to see front brake pads due to wheel hub caps

Fail 15 Mar 2018 131,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements 13% needs to be above 16% (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

unable to see front brake pads due to wheel hub caps

Pass 27 Feb 2017 129,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 129,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 126,445 miles

Offside Rear OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND BUT NOT ENOUGH FOR RBT TO PICK UP

Fail 18 Mar 2016 126,445 miles

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

Offside Rear OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND BUT NOT ENOUGH FOR RBT TO PICK UP

Pass 17 Mar 2015 121,376 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges - 175/65/14 -

Pass 22 Mar 2014 114,383 miles

Nearside screen washer jet need clearing.

Oil leakage from engine.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 106,715 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 88,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 88,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 71,643 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2011 71,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,568 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,568 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,832 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DG06 UET is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG06 UET, 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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DG06 UET is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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