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VN06 APY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,706 mi
Last recorded35,706 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 APY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 35,706 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 31,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 27,087 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 23,972 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 23,880 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 23,763 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 23,594 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 22,905 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 22,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 21,904 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 21,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2017 21,204 miles

Stop lamp (s) intermittent

Pass 16 May 2016 20,498 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 20,494 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 19,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 18,478 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 17,132 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 17,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 May 2012 15,851 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 15,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 14,283 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 12,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,547 miles

both windscreen wipers split

Fail 20 May 2009 10,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both windscreen wipers split

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 APY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VN06 APY, 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 APY registered?

VN06 APY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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