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HK06 VTE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,329 mi
Last recorded117,329 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 VTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 117,329 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 110,036 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 102,467 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2015 102,467 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 89,977 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 89,977 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 80,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f brake binding

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 13 May 2013 80,704 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f brake binding

rear silencer deteriated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 May 2012 70,382 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

o/s/ wiper blade split on ends poor clearing screen

rear box corroded

Fail 17 May 2012 70,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

o/s/ wiper blade split on ends poor clearing screen

rear box corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 61,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres stared to step on inner part of tread

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear box sterted to rust

Pass 4 May 2010 51,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 20 May 2009 41,381 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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HK06 VTE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HK06 VTE, 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 HK06 VTE registered?

HK06 VTE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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