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VK06 XXT

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,464 mi
Last recorded130,464 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 XXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 130,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,428 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2019 122,288 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 116,137 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,878 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 96,868 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,525 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 95,525 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,223 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 86,172 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 78,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 78,577 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,722 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 66,214 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 60,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 60,492 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 XXT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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