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VE06 XJM

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,674 mi
Last recorded70,674 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 XJM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 70,674 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill soft / corroded in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 70,674 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill soft / corroded in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 62,947 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 62,947 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 54,210 miles

Central Front Upper Driver rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area near mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 54,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Upper Driver rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area near mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 51,067 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 49,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 47,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,624 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 44,509 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2018 42,770 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2017 41,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,710 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 37,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,807 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,486 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,367 miles

Rear silencer strap broken but system still secure

Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,489 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch loose but not dangerous

Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,799 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 13,799 miles

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

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 XJM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 VE06 XJM, 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 XJM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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