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VK56 RXA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,325 mi
Last recorded89,325 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,325 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR AND OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 89,323 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR AND OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 84,093 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,918 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 79,918 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 72,266 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hose split (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hose split (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 68,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,268 miles

1.Both front tyres wearing on edges. 2,N/S/R bump stop missing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,526 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,127 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,495 miles

All four tyres worn.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,030 miles

both wiper blades split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,348 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 RXA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RXA, 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 RXA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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