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VK06 HZE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,617 mi
Last recorded112,617 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 HZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 112,617 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 102,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 89,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 89,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 76,873 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 76,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 72,726 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 72,726 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,717 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,291 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp rust 50% worn (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 65,291 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced side (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective part split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp rust 50% worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,041 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,594 miles

Exhaust rear box securing strap heavily corroded

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,806 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 53,806 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,012 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,526 miles

b/pads appear low

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,878 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 35,878 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,202 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,417 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,002 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,789 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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VK06 HZE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VK06 HZE, 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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VK06 HZE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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