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VN56 PTX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

44,680 mi
Last recorded44,680 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 PTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 44,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 43,190 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 41,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 40,708 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,469 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 38,155 miles

Exhaust back box hanger, starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder

Pass 27 Aug 2020 36,915 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 35,492 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2018 33,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,782 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,735 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,506 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,410 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 25,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,402 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn to approx 2mm

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,728 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,653 miles

front tyres wearing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,127 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,942 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 PTX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

VN56 PTX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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The MOT history for VN56 PTX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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