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DU56 JUC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,315 mi
Last recorded159,315 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 JUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 159,315 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 153,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 153,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Lamp internals broken. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 145,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2021 134,251 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 May 2021 134,251 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking on top/back of engine, heavy fumes under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 127,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack arm ()

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 127,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack arm ()

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

Pass 30 May 2019 115,659 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 99,102 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 99,102 miles

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,955 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,954 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 79,020 miles

exhaust corrosion

near side rear tyre cracks

Fail 23 May 2016 79,010 miles

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light sometimes all not working (1.2.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corrosion

near side rear tyre cracks

off side rear tyre had nail in tread watch pressure

Pass 19 May 2015 70,651 miles

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

horn push poor

rear exhaust box corrosion

small cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 19 May 2014 59,875 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,143 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

bonnet stay bar loose

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,673 miles

rear tyres age cracking & treads getting down

start front brake disc corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,560 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 26,560 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,075 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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DU56 JUC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JUC, 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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DU56 JUC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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