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EK56 UJF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,779 mi
Last recorded144,779 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 144,779 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 144,776 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 139,894 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 139,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2023 127,424 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 127,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,588 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 113,588 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 103,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,702 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,215 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,580 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,225 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,899 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,701 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 19,753 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 19,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,940 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,940 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,587 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,408 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,951 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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EK56 UJF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EK56 UJF, 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 EK56 UJF registered?

EK56 UJF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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