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VU06 DXL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,599 mi
Last recorded130,599 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 DXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 130,599 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 109,168 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,759 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 104,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.934 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.38% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.89% (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 284ppm (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake fluid reservoir overfull

Check Engine warning lamp on

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,821 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 19,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,292 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,969 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 67,456 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 57,409 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 57,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,334 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,956 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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VU06 DXL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DXL, 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 VU06 DXL registered?

VU06 DXL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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