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VK56 RWV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,179 mi
Last recorded123,179 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 RWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,179 miles

bonnet release lever deteriorated

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,480 miles

Exhaust rear box is very rusty Fixing bracket is broken

Front brake discs are in a very poor state

Grill has been removed

Fail 2 Sep 2016 113,480 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Grill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust rear box is very rusty Fixing bracket is broken

Front brake discs are in a very poor state

Pass 9 Sep 2015 107,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,965 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 97,965 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,935 miles

1.Front brake discs worn/corroded. 2.Both rear bump stops missing. 3.Rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,499 miles

1.N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge. 2.O/S/R Bump stop missing. 3.Rear silencer corroded. 4.N/S/R Tyre worn.

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,499 miles

1.N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge. 2.O/S/R Bump stop missing. 3.Rear silencer corroded. 4.N/S/R Tyre worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,271 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 65,271 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,635 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 RWV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RWV, 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 RWV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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