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EO56 UNB

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,913 mi
Last recorded73,913 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 UNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 73,913 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 73,913 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced aims not checked (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 73,281 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 73,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 72,545 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,627 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 69,777 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 69,777 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 67,310 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 67,310 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,220 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 60,175 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 60,175 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread lift (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,990 miles

O/s/r Tyre perished

Fail 9 Feb 2018 54,990 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/s/r Tyre perished

Pass 6 Feb 2017 50,924 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,185 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 6 Feb 2015 43,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 36,433 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,538 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 32,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,152 miles

Both front wiper blades split to ends.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight age cracking to both rear tyres.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,865 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,925 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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EO56 UNB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EO56 UNB, 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 EO56 UNB registered?

EO56 UNB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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