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VU56 UYA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,870 mi
Last recorded148,870 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 UYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 148,870 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 148,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

Pass 11 Aug 2018 138,874 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 126,728 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 21 Aug 2017 126,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 107,406 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 107,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,311 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,052 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,752 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,765 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 60,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,822 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 16,750 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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VU56 UYA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UYA, 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 VU56 UYA registered?

VU56 UYA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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