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VK56 RWJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,964 mi
Last recorded118,964 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 118,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 114,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Feb 2018 112,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,249 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 109,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 103,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall perished.

Rear exhaust mounting broken,

Fail 3 Feb 2015 99,400 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 99,400 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,053 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,023 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,565 miles

Clutch slave cylinder seems to be leaking

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 RWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

VK56 RWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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