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VK56 DZO

2006 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,384 mi
Last recorded128,384 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 128,384 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 124,104 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 120,742 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2022 37,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 36,091 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 34,395 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 31,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 28,804 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 24,531 miles

engine oil level low.

front number plate damage.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside & offside front suspension anti roll bar link boot joint boot damage.

note: remove item from rear view mirror prior to test.

Pass 7 May 2016 19,007 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine oil level too low

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 May 2015 11,845 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 5,885 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 2,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2013 2,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 1,917 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 1,917 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,278 miles

nsf tyre in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2010 1,518 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 1,350 miles

front no-plate cracked

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 DZO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VK56 DZO, 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 DZO registered?

VK56 DZO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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