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RA06 VUU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,739 mi
Last recorded75,739 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 VUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 75,739 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 75,739 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 72,767 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat covered/unable to test belts

Fail 11 Nov 2025 72,767 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat covered/unable to test belts

Pass 15 Nov 2024 68,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats are covered over so could not check rear seat belts

Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,757 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 60,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Unable to test rear seat belts (Dog cover fitted)

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,158 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 47,989 miles

Front Brake disc inner faces corroded

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 41,469 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 37,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 34,187 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,616 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 17,449 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,411 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Aug 2011 10,911 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 10,911 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 8,971 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 6,533 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 6,533 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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RA06 VUU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA06 VUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA06 VUU registered?

RA06 VUU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2006.

Is RA06 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA06 VUU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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