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DU56 VTO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

118,268 mi
Last recorded118,268 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 VTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 118,268 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 117,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 104,680 miles

vt30

Fail 9 Jan 2021 104,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,737 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 94,378 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 90,471 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 90,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,878 miles

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)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 84,747 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,928 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 76,872 miles

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 64,196 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 64,196 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,192 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 48,192 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 40,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,493 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,451 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 33,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,178 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 21,610 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,610 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 1,689 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 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.

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DU56 VTO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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