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CE56 VNJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,718 mi
Last recorded119,718 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 119,718 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 119,701 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 104,514 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 104,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 88,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 78,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 61,772 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,767 miles

Nearside headlamp partly insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2017 56,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside headlamp partly insecure

Pass 25 May 2016 46,952 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 46,952 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 39,257 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 39,257 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,173 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,613 miles

oil leaks / nsr wheel rubbing on arch liner

Fail 12 Sep 2013 30,613 miles

Nearside Front Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leaks / nsr wheel rubbing on arch liner

Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,083 miles

-Both rear tyres wall cracked but not showing cord. -Engine oil leak around the sump.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,567 miles

front brake imbalance high

minor play at front wheels

rear tyres starting to perish

slight bind osf wheel

Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,149 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,774 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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CE56 VNJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE56 VNJ, 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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CE56 VNJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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