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VK56 OGR

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,794 mi
Last recorded58,794 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 OGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 58,794 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 30 Mar 2026 58,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cannot see beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cannot see beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 16 Apr 2025 58,116 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

underside showing corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2025 58,110 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded+various holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded+ 1 hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

underside showing corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2024 57,093 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded/corroded on limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s rear brake lagging slightly

o/s wiper smeary

Fail 8 Apr 2024 57,093 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on limit outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded/corroded on limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s rear brake lagging slightly

o/s wiper smeary

Pass 25 Apr 2023 56,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge edge(bald in patch) (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 56,525 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge edge(bald in patch) (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 55,876 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 13 Apr 2022 55,876 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,625 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front wipers split

both sills corroded

n/s front tyre sidewall showing deterioration

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2021 54,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front wipers split

both sills corroded

n/s front tyre sidewall showing deterioration

rear fog light switch faulty

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2020 53,662 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 53,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,158 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

rear mudguard loose

rear shockers weaping slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,846 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fog light switch slightly faulty

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,052 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads appear to be getting lower

Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,788 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 41,126 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,359 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 36,795 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 33,194 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,841 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,908 miles

Both front inner brake discs slightly corroded/worn.

Both front inner brake pads getting low?

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 OGR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OGR, 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 OGR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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