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VE06 MFJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

235,871 mi
Last recorded235,871 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 MFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 235,871 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

coolant radiator loose

Fail 20 Jan 2022 235,866 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

coolant radiator loose

Pass 14 Aug 2020 230,262 miles

surface corrosion underneath vehicle front and rear

Fail 14 Aug 2020 230,261 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

surface corrosion underneath vehicle front and rear

Pass 1 Jul 2019 223,795 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 223,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 210,231 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 210,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 195,220 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 195,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 182,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm at lowest point and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm at lowest point and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint when jacked up (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 164,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 164,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 145,952 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 145,952 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 129,373 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 112,406 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 112,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 96,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,286 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,594 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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VE06 MFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VE06 MFJ, 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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VE06 MFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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