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CK56 VVH

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,154 mi
Last recorded57,154 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 VVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 57,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 heavy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 heavy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 55,020 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s rear shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/r rear 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 52,969 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s r inner sill corroded but not weakend (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear's cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 52,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clouded no line (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s r inner sill corroded but not weakend (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear's cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,776 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 50,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,198 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,195 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,093 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 44,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,144 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,039 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,151 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 40,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,403 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,789 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 33,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 Apr 2013 30,184 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 30,184 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,760 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,072 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,715 miles

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

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Fail 17 Nov 2009 19,715 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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 VVH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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