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VO56 XUD

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

79,483 mi
Last recorded79,483 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 79,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2026 79,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 78,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 78,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,809 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 77,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 75,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 75,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 72,946 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 72,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 72,282 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 72,282 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 70,875 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 70,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 70,070 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,458 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 68,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item positioned at n/s inboard of screen.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 66,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item positioned at n/s inboard of screen.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,166 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,023 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,533 miles

Both front tyres bold on the inner edges

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

Water in N/S head lamp

Fail 19 Sep 2013 53,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres bold on the inner edges

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

Water in N/S head lamp

Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,914 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,218 miles

both front brake discs worn & pitted

Fail 11 Sep 2010 29,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,379 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 XUD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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