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VK06 FLV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,440 mi
Last recorded77,440 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 FLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 77,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front slight dent in wing panel

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2025 69,721 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 69,630 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 69,206 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 69,206 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 68,168 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 68,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 67,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,036 miles

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed

Fail 28 Mar 2018 60,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 5 Apr 2017 55,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,704 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 19 Mar 2015 48,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,793 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,930 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,246 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VK06 FLV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK06 FLV, 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 VK06 FLV registered?

VK06 FLV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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