MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
oil spill-service overdue,rear brakes binding,suspension-springs-units-sills-underbody-exhaust rusting,front tyre treads uneven wear,handbrake lever travel getting high
underbody-sills covered in sealer/filler in places
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault investigate - reset (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate-reset (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits test stopped due to poor running (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
oil spill-service overdue,rear brakes binding,suspension-springs-units-sills-underbody-exhaust rusting,front tyre treads uneven wear,handbrake lever travel getting high
underbody-sills covered in sealer/filler in places
vt30
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate > reset (8.2.1.2 (h))
starter unit intermittent fault,os reg lamp inyermittant,drivers sill rusting-covered in sealer,suspension-front brake discs poor-rusty-judder,front tyres tread uneven wear,stop lamp switch not great-but works-investigate
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear tyre going out of shape in tread pattern
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
cut in n/s rear tyre and cracking on sidewall
front inner discs are corroded 20% and pads are low
readings low on nearside handbrake and foot brake
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
cut in n/s rear tyre and cracking on sidewall
front inner discs are corroded 20% and pads are low
readings low on nearside handbrake and foot brake
Nearside front inner disc face has 15% heavy corrosion on outer edge
Offside front inner disc face has 10% heavy corrosion on outer edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DU56 VTO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 VTO, 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
How do I check the history of DU56 VTO?
You can check the full history of DU56 VTO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DU56 VTO registered?
DU56 VTO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.
Is DU56 VTO safe to buy?
The MOT history for DU56 VTO shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DU56 VTO have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU56 VTO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.