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VE56 AAJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,021 mi
Last recorded106,021 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 AAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,021 miles

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 105,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,097 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 101,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 95,892 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 95,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,740 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 84,740 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,219 miles

hilevel stoplight inoperative

Fail 21 Oct 2016 70,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hilevel stoplight inoperative

Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,777 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 58,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,735 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,788 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 44,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight sidewall damage to o/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2011 26,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,041 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,575 miles

both windscreen wipers split

Fail 21 Oct 2009 10,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,083 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

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 AAJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VE56 AAJ, 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 AAJ registered?

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

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