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MV56 ULB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,669 mi
Last recorded117,669 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 ULB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2021 117,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 113,413 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 113,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 107,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has water inside, not currently effecting beam

Offside Front Drivers door check strap broken

Fail 15 Jul 2019 107,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has water inside, not currently effecting beam

Offside Front Drivers door check strap broken

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,161 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,668 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 91,668 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,476 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Jul 2016 81,476 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,371 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 72,371 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 28 Jul 2014 63,272 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,098 miles

offside front brake binding

Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,994 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some pitting to front brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2011 39,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some pitting to front brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,058 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight surface cracking to rear tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,696 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 29,696 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MV56 ULB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV56 ULB, 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 MV56 ULB registered?

MV56 ULB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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