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VU56 UWG

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,897 mi
Last recorded69,897 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 UWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 69,897 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 68,925 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 66,440 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 64,541 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 62,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 59,700 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 59,696 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 56,956 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 54,329 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 51,259 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 51,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,868 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 46,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,517 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,725 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,413 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,864 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,706 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,431 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 17,431 miles

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

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

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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VU56 UWG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU56 UWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU56 UWG registered?

VU56 UWG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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