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EJ56 UVE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,396 mi
Last recorded73,396 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 UVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 73,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 28 Oct 2024 66,103 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 59,804 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 56,688 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,549 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 51,047 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 51,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 48,789 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

headlight/indicator switch slightly faulty

Fail 5 Nov 2019 48,789 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

headlight/indicator switch slightly faulty

Pass 6 Nov 2018 43,777 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,953 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 36,236 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 29,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,522 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,740 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 21,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,622 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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EJ56 UVE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EJ56 UVE, 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 EJ56 UVE registered?

EJ56 UVE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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