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VU06 DXP

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,545 mi
Last recorded65,545 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 DXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 65,545 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill weakened by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill weakened by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central int rear view mirror deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Pass 15 May 2025 65,073 miles

Rear bump stop missing.

Pass 2 May 2024 64,385 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 63,743 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 11 May 2023 63,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 12 May 2022 63,074 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 63,072 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 61,170 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 57,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 54,890 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 52,598 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 49,834 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 46,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to wear on both edges

Pass 21 May 2013 43,883 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 40,502 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 37,188 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 33,527 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,819 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,486 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 DXP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

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

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