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VN56 EXU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,098 mi
Last recorded122,098 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 EXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 122,098 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 113,400 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 113,032 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 112,379 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

top columb has some play

Fail 22 Sep 2020 112,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

top columb has some play

Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,764 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,090 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 103,090 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working suspected faulty switch (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall unable to determine if deep enough to reach cords

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,921 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 94,717 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,785 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 91,785 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,547 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,011 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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VN56 EXU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN56 EXU, 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 VN56 EXU registered?

VN56 EXU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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