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VN56 PTZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,708 mi
Last recorded69,708 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 PTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,708 miles

engine slightly oily

interior mirror deteriorating

key fob poor

near side rear tyre starting to perish/wearing on edges

rear wiper blade split

unable to check off side front wheel valve

Fail 23 Jul 2018 69,708 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

engine slightly oily

interior mirror deteriorating

key fob poor

near side rear tyre starting to perish/wearing on edges

rear wiper blade split

unable to check off side front wheel valve

Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 63,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 55,022 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,925 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,212 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,303 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,218 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,457 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to weearbars

offside front tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,341 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,185 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 25,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly scord

Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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 PTZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VN56 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

VN56 PTZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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