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VE06 ZKP

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,420 mi
Last recorded116,420 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 ZKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 116,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 116,420 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Dangerous braking defect (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Kinked by joint with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 107,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 107,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 93,631 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner braking surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 93,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner braking surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 61,590 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 61,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,300 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,184 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 25,178 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge advise tracking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light is on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,628 miles

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

air bag light illuminated

both rear tyre sidewalss cracking/perished

both wipers in poor condition, nearside is split but clears screen

Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2009 16,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall has been run flat.

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 ZKP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZKP, 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 ZKP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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