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FY56 UEW

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,795 mi
Last recorded162,795 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 UEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 162,795 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2021 162,792 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 160,905 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 159,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 150,084 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 137,677 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 Jan 2017 136,615 miles

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Nov 2015 135,379 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 135,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 131,247 miles

damagr to n/s/outer cill section

Fail 23 Oct 2014 131,244 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damagr to n/s/outer cill section

Pass 15 Nov 2013 113,987 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 113,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,226 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 96,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres on limit on inside attension needed advise tracking checked

heat shield loose

nsr tyre on limit on inside edge attensioin needed

Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,093 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 63,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has a small cut to inner edge ,unable to see cords or ply but would advise replacement

Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,868 miles

o/s/r tyre has a small cut to inner edge ,unable to see cords or ply but would advise replacement

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,144 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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FY56 UEW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY56 UEW, 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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FY56 UEW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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