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V1 CNP

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,295 mi
Last recorded50,295 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 CNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 50,295 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 47,754 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 47,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 45,281 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 45,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 43,084 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 40,826 miles

Offside Outer sill has corrosion

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2020 38,676 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 38,676 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 36,874 miles

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2019 36,874 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2018 34,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,312 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 28,185 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 25,292 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 21,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 19,214 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,651 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 14,385 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 9,516 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 9,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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V1 CNP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V1 CNP, 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 V1 CNP registered?

V1 CNP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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