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MT06 UCP

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

63,809 mi
Last recorded63,809 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 UCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 63,809 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear components under vehicle corroded

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 62,703 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2024 62,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 60,885 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,062 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 58,062 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 56,163 miles

Both front tyres badly perishing. No cords exposed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,436 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,949 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,738 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 47,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,006 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 45,006 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 41,399 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 41,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 37,799 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,799 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 33,771 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 33,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 28,873 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 23,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 23,367 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 18,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,284 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 8,449 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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MT06 UCP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MT06 UCP, 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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MT06 UCP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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