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VK56 DZE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,324 mi
Last recorded123,324 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 123,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack inner track rod has slight play

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 123,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack inner track rod has slight play

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 106,939 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 106,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 101,320 miles

Front Exhaust bracket corroded/broken

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 101,318 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust bracket corroded/broken

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,587 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,729 miles

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

both front tyres worn close inner edges

rear exhaust box strap deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2016 83,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn close inner edges

rear exhaust box strap deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2015 77,609 miles

rear exhaust box,strap broken still supported

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,645 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 53,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,885 miles

rear tyres 3mm of tread / worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2011 26,309 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 11,732 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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VK56 DZE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK56 DZE, 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 VK56 DZE registered?

VK56 DZE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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