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EY56 UGP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,823 mi
Last recorded80,823 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 UGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,823 miles

indicator stalk loose

Fail 17 Dec 2019 80,823 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

indicator stalk loose

Pass 18 Dec 2018 76,138 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 76,133 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 71,568 miles

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

Rear Exhaust support broken.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 71,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust support broken.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 69,776 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 69,776 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,347 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 67,347 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,452 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 64,452 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,015 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,850 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,847 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 54,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 12,579 miles

front discs lipped +front pads low +front tyres low on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,481 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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EY56 UGP 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 61.1%.

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 EY56 UGP, 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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EY56 UGP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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