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EF55 UHD

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,562 mi
Last recorded78,562 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 UHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 76,298 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,787 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 71,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 69,800 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 69,800 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,789 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 67,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,693 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 61,964 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,011 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,529 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,933 miles

High Level brake light inoperative

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 44,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

High Level brake light inoperative

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,408 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 36,986 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 30,233 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 23,821 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 23,821 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EF55 UHD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EF55 UHD, 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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EF55 UHD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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