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VE06 XHS

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,768 mi
Last recorded66,768 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 XHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 66,768 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))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 52,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 40,405 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2022 37,226 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded apart

Fail 28 Feb 2022 37,226 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded apart

Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,134 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin badly corroded and hanging loose

Fail 22 Feb 2021 37,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin badly corroded and hanging loose

Pass 4 Feb 2020 36,614 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED APART

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 36,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED APART

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 35,474 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear silenser outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 34,022 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriated

Pass 3 Feb 2017 31,986 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,381 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,643 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 20,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,130 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres showing light cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2013 16,130 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres showing light cracking

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,306 miles

Both Front Wipers Split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 12,904 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,501 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 10,501 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

near side wing mirror glass is missing.

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 XHS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VE06 XHS, 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 VE06 XHS registered?

VE06 XHS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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