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EX06 VFK

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

54,596 mi
Last recorded54,596 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 VFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 54,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 48,330 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,653 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 45,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 45,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 42,752 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 42,752 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,190 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 39,190 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 36,234 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 36,197 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 33,802 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 31,561 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 31,561 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 29,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in side wall

Fail 22 Sep 2017 29,708 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,516 miles

Rear exhaust box starting to detiorate

Fail 21 Feb 2017 29,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box starting to detiorate

Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,862 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,492 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,227 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,036 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,062 miles

o/s/ front wiperhas small split at end

Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,091 miles

rear tyre are persish

Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,371 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,845 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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EX06 VFK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 EX06 VFK, 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 EX06 VFK registered?

EX06 VFK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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