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MF56 UFB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,528 mi
Last recorded65,528 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 UFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 65,528 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 65,525 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 57,384 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 57,384 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,670 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 54,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearing collaped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached belly band broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,284 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 52,284 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,909 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 49,909 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,937 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,923 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 41,507 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,507 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,101 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,892 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,414 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,429 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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MF56 UFB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 MF56 UFB, 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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MF56 UFB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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