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MA56 VRU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,676 mi
Last recorded106,676 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 VRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 106,676 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 100,493 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 94,709 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,267 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 88,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in perished cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,774 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 82,774 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 79,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,709 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 74,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing 195/50/16 v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 67,128 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 67,127 miles

Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ++ discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 58,168 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,413 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,363 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,946 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2012 39,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 39,411 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,724 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,606 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,906 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,923 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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MA56 VRU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 MA56 VRU, 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 MA56 VRU registered?

MA56 VRU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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