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EX06 VFT

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,028 mi
Last recorded41,028 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 VFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 41,028 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 36,955 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Centre and rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Fail 15 May 2025 36,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Centre and rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Pass 23 May 2024 32,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both over 10 years old cracked and worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 25 May 2023 28,019 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 27,636 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 27,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 27,225 miles

radiator bracket broken on N/S

Pass 26 May 2020 27,030 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,311 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,519 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 25,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 24,404 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 24,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,688 miles

rear tyres are starting to show splits in the side walls

Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,010 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 18,005 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,803 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,077 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,047 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 VFT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX06 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

EX06 VFT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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The MOT history for EX06 VFT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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