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DU56 VTN

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,989 mi
Last recorded101,989 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 VTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 101,989 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear has 2 nails in tyre

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 101,989 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear has 2 nails in tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 97,761 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 97,761 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre inner tread slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2017 93,890 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 93,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,863 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 88,863 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,160 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 83,155 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front inner discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2014 77,614 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 77,614 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 71,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,116 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 61,418 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 61,418 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 50,836 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 40,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 30,802 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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DU56 VTN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DU56 VTN, 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 DU56 VTN registered?

DU56 VTN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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