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VE06 ZJZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,499 mi
Last recorded34,499 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 ZJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 34,499 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules are corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 34,481 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules are corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2025 34,475 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules are corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 34,410 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged to ply cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 26,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 25,307 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 24,066 miles

osr tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2020 23,582 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 22,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slighty oil leak betwen engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,501 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,778 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,240 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 15,363 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 13,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wiper blades split at ends

Pass 24 Jul 2012 11,993 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 10,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 8,562 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 6,752 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 ZJZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

VE06 ZJZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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The MOT history for VE06 ZJZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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