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VO56 FKE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,569 mi
Last recorded147,569 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 FKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 147,569 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 147,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 138,720 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 130,775 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 130,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 124,914 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 124,913 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 119,990 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 95,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,208 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition (but not blowing)

Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 26 Sep 2013 83,208 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition (but not blowing)

Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,089 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,465 miles

Both front disc's poor

Clutch bite point high sign of wear

Engine oil low

Nearside front brake creaks under load

Wiper assembly noisey in operation

Fail 22 Sep 2011 61,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Both front disc's poor

Both rear counter weight distribution units have play

Clutch bite point high sign of wear

Engine oil low

Nearside front brake creaks under load

Wiper assembly noisey in operation

Fail 20 Sep 2010 51,395 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,395 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,033 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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VO56 FKE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VO56 FKE, 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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VO56 FKE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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