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EJ56 UUX

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,248 mi
Last recorded55,248 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 UUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 55,248 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 54,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Intermittent engine management fault

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 54,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Intermittent engine management fault

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 52,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessive wear on inner edge, change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 52,397 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessive wear on inner edge, change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 50,471 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 50,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management system is faulty (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 44,876 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 44,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,580 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 38,580 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 37,780 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 36,519 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 31,380 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 28,033 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of ageing on the sidewalls and tread

Fail 15 Oct 2014 28,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front and rear nearside tyres showing signs of ageing on the sidewalls and tread.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,248 miles

All tyres front and rear showing signs of ageing.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,513 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,968 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,375 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 18,375 miles

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

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

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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EJ56 UUX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJ56 UUX, 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 EJ56 UUX registered?

EJ56 UUX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is EJ56 UUX safe to buy?

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