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EK56 URF

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,789 mi
Last recorded91,789 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 URF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 91,789 miles

Nearside Front head lamp lense cracked,but not affecting the function of the lamp.

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch moulding damaged

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 91,789 miles

Nearside Front head lamp lense cracked,but not affecting the function of the lamp.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch moulding damaged

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 88,749 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,259 miles

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

booth front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

near side rear tyre going out of shape

off side rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,730 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 72,730 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 65,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/0mm bald inner tread-monitor or renew. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/0mm bald inner tread monitor or renew. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 65,768 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and blowing-fumes entering vehicle ?. (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened leaking damping fluid. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/0mm bald inner tread-monitor or renew. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin as visual and unmeasured. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/0mm bald inner tread monitor or renew. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin as visual and unmeasured. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer very weak and badly corroded-recommend renewal now-see other report. (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty bottle refilled with wash/ water and retested. (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,687 miles

Dashboard airbag inoperative/turned off warning light iluminated.

Drivers seatbelt webbing repaired as possible,if fraying or retraction fault reoccurs new belt will be required.

Intermitant dipped headlights operation ? monitor possible switch malfunction.

Offside rear silencer badly corroded and weak-recommend renewal before failure.

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing-recommend renewal.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 59,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Dashboard airbag inoperative/turned off warning light iluminated.

Intermitant dipped headlights operation ? monitor possible switch malfunction.

Offside rear silencer badly corroded and weak-recommend renewal before failure.

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing-recommend renewal.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,861 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged,but not to the cords.

Rear exhaust silencer/box external heavy corrosion.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,481 miles

Front brake discs worn and pads low

Off side front tyre tread ;low at 3m/mm and badly worn on the inner edge advise replacement

Slight sign of fluid leak off side front shock absorber

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,357 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 39,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,737 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 28,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 12,095 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,741 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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EK56 URF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK56 URF, 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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EK56 URF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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