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VA06 AUV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,813 mi
Last recorded47,813 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 AUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,813 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 47,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,459 miles

Coolant leak radiator? ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 44,459 miles

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

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

Coolant leak radiator? ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

coolant below minimum

Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 41,079 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure support bracket broken away from system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,569 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Oil leak from engine adjacent to exhaust down pipe ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracking /splitting (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracking /splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracking /splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracking /splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 37,562 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure pedal travel virtually to floor,attention required (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Oil leak from engine adjacent to exhaust down pipe ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracking /splitting (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracking /splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracking /splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracking /splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 35,832 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.64mm (4.1.E.1)

offside windscreen wiper split

Fail 18 Nov 2016 35,832 miles

Coolant leak ()

Emissions not tested no coolant (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.64mm (4.1.E.1)

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 19 Nov 2015 30,437 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 29,345 miles

offside windscreen wiper split

rear brakes need adjusting( a lot of pedal travel)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,594 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,702 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 21,702 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,846 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 8,924 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 AUV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AUV, 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 AUV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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