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VA06 APX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,874 mi
Last recorded95,874 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 APX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2025 95,874 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inside wall damaged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake hose middle securing grommet not in place

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

Offside Rear light lens broken

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 82,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,482 miles

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,299 miles

Offside Rear Outer lens cover missing but not showing any white lights

Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,974 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 57,974 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 56,193 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,059 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,966 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,590 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 41,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,499 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 36,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres above 3mm at time of test. rear tyres slight sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,993 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 28,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,438 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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VA06 APX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA06 APX, 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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VA06 APX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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