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VA06 HJZ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,251 mi
Last recorded10,251 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 HJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 10,251 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 10,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 9,964 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 9,667 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 9,573 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 9,423 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 9,422 miles

Emissions not tested due to excess smoke and condensation (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 9,310 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 9,310 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 9,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 8,763 miles

corrosion forming around front subframe

Pass 18 Sep 2017 7,747 miles

Front Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 18 Sep 2017 7,747 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Excess black smoke (7.4.B.4)

Front Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,950 miles

Both front brake discs very badly corroded on inner faces

Fail 20 Sep 2016 6,990 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs very badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 14 Sep 2015 6,125 miles

offside front brake binding

Pass 11 Sep 2014 5,839 miles

Both front brake discs VERY badly corroded on inner faces

O/S/Front brake binding

Pass 11 Sep 2013 5,537 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 4,991 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,500 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror insure

Pass 1 Sep 2010 4,309 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 3,108 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HJZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ registered?

VA06 HJZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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The MOT history for VA06 HJZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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