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CE56 VNV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,999 mi
Last recorded76,999 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,999 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 76,977 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 76,884 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,126 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,430 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 67,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,200 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 52,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 48,690 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 48,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,061 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 44,061 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 39,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

leaking diesel and engine oil

Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,670 miles

leaking diesel and engine oil

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,390 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

engine undertray slightly insecure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,897 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,523 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,168 miles

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

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 VNV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CE56 VNV, 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 CE56 VNV registered?

CE56 VNV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is CE56 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 VNV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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