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VA06 CXL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,932 mi
Last recorded53,932 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 53,932 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 53,932 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 51,626 miles

Offside Rear Corrosion to rear sill, not severe.

Fail 5 Sep 2023 51,626 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Corrosion to rear sill, not severe.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 49,386 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,687 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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 30 Sep 2020 44,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 40,393 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 40,393 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,984 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 35,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,333 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,770 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 28,214 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

High level brake light inoperative

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 24,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,799 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 18,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,524 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,155 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,468 miles

o/s & n/s wipers split on ends

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 CXL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 VA06 CXL, 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 CXL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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