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DN55 ULV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,604 mi
Last recorded102,604 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 ULV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 102,604 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 102,594 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 97,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low, but perform perfectly. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (175/65/14) Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills repaired and undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 88,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated /no aim pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated/no aim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes/both rear flexi hoses greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner /outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 84,254 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes/both rear flexi hoses greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner /outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 81,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills light surface corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,162 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill light corrosion

exhaust system light corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 74,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,164 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,389 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 65,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,253 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,909 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,012 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,998 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed and perishing and nails x 2 (dangerous),ooside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing,recommend renewal of tyres

rear high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Sep 2011 31,998 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed and perishing and nails x 2 (dangerous),ooside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing,recommend renewal of tyres

rear high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Jul 2010 23,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2008 11,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 11,978 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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DN55 ULV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DN55 ULV, 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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DN55 ULV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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