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VN06 VNU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,202 mi
Last recorded103,202 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,202 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,583 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 93,583 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,303 miles

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

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

slight play in rack

Fail 7 Jul 2015 88,300 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in rack

Pass 4 Jul 2014 81,967 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 65,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch master cyl. feed pipe leaking fluid

light oil leak

passenger air bag warning lamp on

Fail 11 May 2012 65,421 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch master cyl. feed pipe leaking fluid

light oil leak

passenger air bag warning lamp on

Pass 12 May 2011 53,210 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 53,210 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 May 2010 40,223 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 40,223 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,511 miles

front tyres waring on inner edges.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 30,511 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)

front tyres waring on inner edges.

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 VNU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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