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UBZ 9806

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,826 mi
Last recorded146,826 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 9806
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 146,826 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front catch straps damaged both door

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 140,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 133,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 126,709 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light not sure if it is connected

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 126,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper stop light not sure if it is connected

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 120,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 115,022 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 115,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 105,725 miles

both rear tyres perished and n/s has nail in tread

Fail 4 Feb 2015 102,819 miles

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

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Feb 2015 102,819 miles

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,358 miles

offside rear bump stop damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2014 100,358 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

offside rear bump stop damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,432 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 95,432 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,300 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 87,300 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,310 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,002 miles

slight play n/s rack & a/r bar link

under eng.cover damaged

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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UBZ 9806 is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UBZ 9806, 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 UBZ 9806 registered?

UBZ 9806 is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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