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VN56 PXJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,356 mi
Last recorded78,356 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 PXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 78,356 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 77,552 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General underbody corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2025 77,552 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear General underbody corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 76,347 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear General underbody corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 74,534 miles

Rear General underbody corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (left and right) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (left and right) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (left and right) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 71,010 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 64,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 58,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 52,890 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,747 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 35,838 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 30,083 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 24,499 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 18,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 18,841 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,662 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,557 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 12,988 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 PXJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PXJ, 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 PXJ registered?

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

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