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MV56 VRD

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,345 mi
Last recorded42,345 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 VRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 42,345 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 42,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 31,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2024 31,216 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 27,045 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 24,410 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 23,859 miles

OSF wheel arch damage (sharp edge)

some corrosion to brake discs (inner face)

Pass 23 Oct 2020 22,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 22,191 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 20,879 miles

Rear exaust bracket slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 19,938 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 18,213 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 17,088 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 16,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s headlamp lens slightly condensed

Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,184 miles

o/s headlamp lens slightly condensed

Pass 23 Oct 2013 15,012 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 13,869 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,618 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 11,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 11,378 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 10,297 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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MV56 VRD 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 81%.

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 MV56 VRD, 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 MV56 VRD registered?

MV56 VRD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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