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VN06 VNW

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,233 mi
Last recorded43,233 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 VNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 43,233 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 33,246 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 24,966 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 20,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 14,944 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 14,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 14,600 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 14,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 14,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 14,120 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 13,398 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 12,470 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2014 11,392 miles

all four tyres showing signs of perrishing on edge of sidewall due to aging.. dot codes 06 would indicate original fitment

Pass 22 May 2013 10,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 8,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 7,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 6,968 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 4,923 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 VNW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

VN06 VNW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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The MOT history for VN06 VNW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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