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VK06 XTC

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,411 mi
Last recorded101,411 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 XTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,411 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 26 Feb 2021 101,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 92,919 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 92,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,520 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel trim has sharp edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 68,873 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp missing high level (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front wheel trim has sharp edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 52,936 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,802 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,478 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 39,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 35,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,095 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 30,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,556 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 17,552 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 XTC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XTC, 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 XTC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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