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VA06 AUE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,236 mi
Last recorded76,236 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 AUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 76,236 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door check strap mounting broken

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 70,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check-strap mount damaged.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 70,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check-strap mount damaged.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 64,153 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 64,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 57,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 51,744 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 45,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing off on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 41,155 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 36,361 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 36,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 27,767 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 27,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,063 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,222 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,591 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,749 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,583 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 13,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,368 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 AUE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 VA06 AUE, 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 VA06 AUE registered?

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

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