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VK56 EYY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,743 mi
Last recorded105,743 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 EYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,743 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 105,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,955 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 95,955 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 16 Sep 2015 89,827 miles

slight smear on front wipers

Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,827 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

slight smear on front wipers

Fail 17 Sep 2014 82,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,019 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,777 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,159 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,924 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 62,924 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,417 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,763 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 35,763 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 EYY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK56 EYY registered?

VK56 EYY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is VK56 EYY safe to buy?

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