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VN06 ADV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,248 mi
Last recorded67,248 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 67,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2026 67,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc heat scored due to faulty calliper (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 64,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 61,595 miles

Offside Front door check strap worn

Pass 20 Apr 2023 57,205 miles

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

Offside Front door check strap slightly worn

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 57,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 52,043 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer Skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 50,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 50,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,489 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,387 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 42,387 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 38,670 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 38,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,569 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 31,862 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,958 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 20 May 2014 23,694 miles

front tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 16 May 2013 21,551 miles

all tyres have slight side wall perishing present

Fail 14 May 2013 21,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

all tyres have slight side wall perishing present

Pass 18 May 2012 19,327 miles

age related cracking on rear tyres

Pass 24 May 2011 17,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 14,944 miles

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer wall.

Pass 19 May 2009 12,211 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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VN06 ADV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN06 ADV, 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 VN06 ADV registered?

VN06 ADV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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