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VN06 UOS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,400 mi
Last recorded95,400 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 UOS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,400 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 90,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Unable to test both rear wheel bearing due to binding brakes

Pass 29 Jul 2018 88,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perrished

Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,265 miles

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Fail 3 Aug 2017 83,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced wiper blade (8.2.2)

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Registration plate lamp not working replaced both bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,076 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 78,076 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust strap broken

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,336 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 68,508 miles

Both front indicator bulbs colour deteriorating

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,508 miles

Both front indicator bulbs colour deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,367 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,650 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 54,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2010 49,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyre's getting low !!!

Pass 22 May 2009 23,520 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 23,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UOS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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