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EK06 VZC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,461 mi
Last recorded107,461 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 VZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 107,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 99,379 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 92,733 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 92,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 80,255 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 66,772 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,414 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated , cut in tread close to limit

Fail 13 Jun 2014 54,414 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated , cut in tread close to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 43,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,442 miles

some damage & deterioration in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2012 31,442 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some damage & deterioration in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2011 25,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,444 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 21,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,084 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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EK06 VZC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK06 VZC, 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 EK06 VZC registered?

EK06 VZC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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