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FL56 VBK

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,415 mi
Last recorded47,415 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 VBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 47,415 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 47,415 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2025 45,310 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 44,604 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 44,604 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 43,872 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 43,872 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 43,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 42,223 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 41,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,956 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 40,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,621 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 38,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 34,261 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread

Nearside Rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,652 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 30,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre 3mm and bold on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2014 26,613 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,613 miles

backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,746 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 24,746 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exaust corroded

wipers worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,827 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 15,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

advise center brake light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2009 13,211 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 13,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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FL56 VBK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FL56 VBK, 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 FL56 VBK registered?

FL56 VBK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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