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VA06 CXE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,274 mi
Last recorded127,274 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 CXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 127,274 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 127,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 126,135 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 124,527 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 124,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 123,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 118,426 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 117,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 116,429 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 116,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 115,664 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 111,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,164 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 106,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 95,957 miles

exhaust bracket broken at rear

Fail 21 Aug 2014 95,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust bracket broken at rear

Pass 26 Aug 2013 77,682 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket rusted through

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,007 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust box strap broken

Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,768 miles

The vehicle did not produce a smoke reading when tested

Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,406 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 49,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,095 miles

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

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

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 CXE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

VA06 CXE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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