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VN06 AOX

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,901 mi
Last recorded78,901 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 AOX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,901 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 78,901 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 73,426 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 73,426 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,454 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,454 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,210 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,251 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 63,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 60,127 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 60,126 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 58,513 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 52,682 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 20 May 2013 47,135 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,210 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2010 31,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger air bag light on

Pass 10 May 2010 31,516 miles

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

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

passenger air bag light on

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,128 miles

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

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

both windscreen wipers split

high level stop light inoperative

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 AOX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AOX, 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 AOX registered?

VN06 AOX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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