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DU56 VUD

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,196 mi
Last recorded48,196 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 VUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,196 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 43,909 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2017 43,909 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,456 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 40,456 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,726 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 36,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,968 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 27,497 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 27,495 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,977 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,409 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 16,447 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,693 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VUD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU56 VUD registered?

DU56 VUD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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