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DU56 JLV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,845 mi
Last recorded122,845 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 JLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 122,845 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 122,845 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 116,996 miles

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

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

n/s/f wing has slight damage

Fail 3 Nov 2023 116,984 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wing has slight damage

Pass 12 Oct 2022 111,843 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch rubbing against drop link

Offside Front wheel arch trim rubbing against bottom crank pulley

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 111,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in yellow chalk 185/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch rubbing against drop link

Offside Front wheel arch trim rubbing against bottom crank pulley

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,991 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 104,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,229 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 100,228 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 96,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise change (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has minor cracks in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - 40mm chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

engine under tray fitted

rattle in engine bay loose plastic componants

Fail 21 Oct 2019 96,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge and is balding (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise change (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has minor cracks in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - 40mm chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

engine under tray fitted

rattle in engine bay loose plastic componants

Pass 26 Oct 2018 90,432 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,363 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 85,363 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 71,680 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,897 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 29 Oct 2013 63,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres close to wear bars

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres close to wear bars

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,619 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2012 56,616 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

n/s rear suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,129 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,950 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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,934 miles

Nearside 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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DU56 JLV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU56 JLV, 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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What year was DU56 JLV registered?

DU56 JLV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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