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VE56 AAF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,574 mi
Last recorded37,574 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 AAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 37,574 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 36,875 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 36,341 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 36,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 35,599 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 34,607 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm, cracking/perishing

Offside Front tyre worn to approx 3mm, cracking/perishing and deep cut on tread

Offside Rear tyre worn to approx 3mm, cracking/perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,381 miles

all tyres cracking/perishing to varying degrees

exhaust rear hanger bracket band corroded apart

Pass 14 Nov 2019 32,295 miles

all tyres starting to perish, nearside rear also cracking sidewall

exhaust rear hanger bracket band corroded apart

Pass 27 Nov 2018 30,776 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,705 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 26,695 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,077 miles

child seat fitted

front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,989 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 19,662 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Nov 2011 15,108 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 12,595 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 10,379 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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VE56 AAF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VE56 AAF, 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 VE56 AAF registered?

VE56 AAF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is VE56 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 AAF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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