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VK56 RCX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,288 mi
Last recorded113,288 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,288 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 113,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 108,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,436 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,900 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 99,993 miles

N/S Rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,308 miles

Body damage n/s rear

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,829 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealed (7.1.2)

body damage n/s rear

Fail 12 Aug 2016 82,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealed (7.1.2)

body damage n/s rear

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,721 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 79,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,820 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,339 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 57,339 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 2 Nov 2011 47,265 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,888 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,371 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 RCX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

VK56 RCX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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