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DU56 VVD

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,744 mi
Last recorded55,744 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 VVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 55,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 55,744 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamp bulbs fitted incorrectly, re-fitted and beam is now correct. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 53,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre wearing on edges - close monitoring advised. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light in-op. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 51,649 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 51,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear sidelight much brighter than o/s suspect bulb fitted wrongly

Pass 12 Jan 2023 49,226 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 49,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 45,199 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 42,463 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side and nearside rear tires cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 39,774 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 35,931 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 35,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,124 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,205 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,556 miles

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,432 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,084 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 14,084 miles

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

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

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 VVD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVD, 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

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What year was DU56 VVD registered?

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

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