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VU06 DTO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,549 mi
Last recorded85,549 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 DTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 85,549 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 85,405 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rusty

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2024 75,713 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rusty

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,494 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 73,680 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 72,700 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,302 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,490 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,260 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin coming away

Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,228 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted & baffles loose/rattling

Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,062 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,370 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,075 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,155 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,554 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 45,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,007 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,585 miles

rear brake discs have very slight surface corrosion.

rear window/ boot mounted stop light not working.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,960 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 14,960 miles

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

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

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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VU06 DTO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU06 DTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 DTO registered?

VU06 DTO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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