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EK06 VZS

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,611 mi
Last recorded71,611 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 VZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 71,611 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Mirror Secured With Tape

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 66,548 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,564 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 64,564 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 51,688 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,826 miles

exhaust rear mount loose

Fail 29 Mar 2016 42,826 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

exhaust rear mount loose

Pass 7 Mar 2015 35,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,884 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,245 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,261 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,109 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,659 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,590 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 VZS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK06 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

EK06 VZS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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