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VO56 XUF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,946 mi
Last recorded148,946 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 XUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 148,946 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 148,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 135,408 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 135,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 115,157 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 115,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,608 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 96,607 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 92,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,949 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R15 88H (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,120 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,709 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 58,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,188 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,127 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,814 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,535 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 7,814 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 XUF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO56 XUF, 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 XUF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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