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VE56 GAA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,899 mi
Last recorded69,899 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 69,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 69,899 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,573 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 47,573 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 33,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 28,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 13,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 13,426 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 12,436 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 11,452 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 10,724 miles

all 4 tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2012 9,075 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 6,963 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 5,602 miles

front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 21 Dec 2010 5,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 22 Dec 2009 4,676 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 GAA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GAA, 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 GAA registered?

VE56 GAA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is VE56 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 GAA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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