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VN56 PWV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,770 mi
Last recorded64,770 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 64,770 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 22 Sep 2023 63,674 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And bushes perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bump stops missing.

Fail 22 Sep 2023 63,674 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And bushes perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bump stops missing.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,567 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbones have perished rearward bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Door mirror damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 62,551 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded and holed ( underseal holding together) towards rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded and holed ( underseal holding together) along much of the length. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall perished to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops missing.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbones have perished rearward bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Door mirror damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 61,518 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level Brake lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,636 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge and deep cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very deep perishing but cords not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumpstops missing.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and deep cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear Tyre getting low and age cracking

rear wiper worn out

Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear Tyre getting low and age cracking

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

rear wiper worn out

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,247 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 54,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,661 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rusty sump

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 51,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rusty sump

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rusty sump

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,494 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 38,940 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,196 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear tyres 3mm

Fail 18 Nov 2011 34,196 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,674 miles

Cuts in both front tyres and nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2010 27,674 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cuts in both front tyres and nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,865 miles

cut in side wall of offside front tyre

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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VN56 PWV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PWV, 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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VN56 PWV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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