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VK56 EZM

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,611 mi
Last recorded97,611 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 EZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 97,611 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 97,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 83,994 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 79,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 75,940 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 75,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 71,063 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 71,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 66,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,514 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 63,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 58,594 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,536 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,931 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe rubbing plastic clover

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,305 miles

engine oil leak

minor blows on exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,730 miles

n/s/f droplink has play

Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,024 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,360 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,449 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,018 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 16,495 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,174 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 EZM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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