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AV06 VCC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,441 mi
Last recorded19,441 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 19,441 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

info display reports light faults / all obligatory lamps working at time of test

Pass 23 May 2011 70,440 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 70,251 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

neae-side rear bump stop is missing

Pass 21 May 2010 61,489 miles

diesel injector leaking exhaust gases

Pass 21 May 2009 49,741 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 49,741 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

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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AV06 VCC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV06 VCC, 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 AV06 VCC registered?

AV06 VCC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is AV06 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 VCC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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