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CK56 VVA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,939 mi
Last recorded121,939 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 VVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 121,939 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 121,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 113,899 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 4 Nov 2024 113,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Nov 2023 95,270 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 95,270 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

holed rear exhaust pipe

Pass 3 Nov 2022 85,777 miles

HandBrake Lever Travels High

Pass 28 Oct 2021 82,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges plus slightly cracked on tread area

hand brake lever has little or no reserve travel

Fail 5 Nov 2020 78,503 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of mot test

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges plus slightly cracked on tread area

hand brake lever has little or no reserve travel

Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,093 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under tray loose

Fail 21 Oct 2019 74,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under tray loose

Pass 17 Oct 2018 66,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 66,726 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust pipe broken no readings avalible (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,127 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,467 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 41,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 32,836 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,722 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 25,351 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,046 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 70,615 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,615 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,091 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 10,237 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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CK56 VVA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CK56 VVA, 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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CK56 VVA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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