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DU56 VUB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,800 mi
Last recorded151,800 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 151,800 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn / bald on edge

Pass 8 Nov 2019 142,824 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 124,993 miles

slight play in o/s front drop link, slight play in o/s front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 4 Nov 2017 104,419 miles

rear exhaust backbox slightly corroded

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link pin

Pass 25 Nov 2016 89,528 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear slight binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,919 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,017 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 55,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,300 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,518 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,170 miles

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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DU56 VUB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DU56 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

DU56 VUB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is DU56 VUB safe to buy?

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