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EK56 VSM

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,630 mi
Last recorded88,630 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 VSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,630 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,847 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 85,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 83,698 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,378 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,282 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,906 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,713 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,433 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,399 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,251 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 61,293 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,516 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,691 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,255 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 12,332 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,719 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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EK56 VSM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EK56 VSM, 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 EK56 VSM registered?

EK56 VSM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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