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AP06 VAD

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,738 mi
Last recorded122,738 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 VAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 122,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 115,190 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2022 115,008 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 107,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens defective

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 102,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 95,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 85,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lent damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,019 miles

Expired tax disc on display

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Internal adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp alignment

Nail within the tread area of the offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre perished, aged and worn low

Nearside rear tyre aged and perished

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 24 Feb 2016 71,019 miles

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

Expired tax disc on display

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Internal adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp alignment

Nail within the tread area of the offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre perished, aged and worn low

Nearside rear tyre aged and perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 63,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,821 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nail within the tread area of the nearside front tyre

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,793 miles

Both front shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear tyres aged (7yrs)

Nearside doolr mirror shroud damaged

Nearside rear service brake slightly slow to opperate

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and badly perished

Rear windscreen wiper blade worn and split

Pass 8 May 2012 44,853 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 44,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 34,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,675 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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AP06 VAD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP06 VAD, 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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AP06 VAD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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