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VN06 AEB

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,160 mi
Last recorded74,160 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 AEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,160 miles

Nearside Inner steering ball joint slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,925 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 69,922 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 65,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear bump stop rubber is missing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,474 miles

nearside rear bump stop rubber is missing

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,474 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear bump stop rubber is missing

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 55,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres are on 2mm both tyres are wearing oninner edge indicating adjustment may be required

Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,785 miles

offside front indicator starting to show white light

Fail 11 Feb 2013 50,785 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front indicator starting to show white light

Pass 6 Feb 2012 46,421 miles

both front tyres starting to perish outer walls

rear exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,806 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,738 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 AEB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AEB, 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 AEB registered?

VN06 AEB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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