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MV06 VTU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,513 mi
Last recorded88,513 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 VTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 88,513 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight Underbody Corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2025 80,206 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 80,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 72,790 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 64,905 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 56,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,468 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 49,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 42,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,220 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 25,340 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread/wall

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread/wall

Pass 3 Feb 2017 23,461 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 22,760 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 22,760 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,349 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 20,523 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,523 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,345 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,892 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,946 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,400 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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MV06 VTU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MV06 VTU, 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 MV06 VTU registered?

MV06 VTU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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