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VN56 PWJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,941 mi
Last recorded68,941 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,434 miles

moisture in n/s headlight

Fail 29 Oct 2013 62,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

moisture in n/s headlight

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,085 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,691 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 45,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,663 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,110 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 PWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

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

Is VN56 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 PWJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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