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VU56 XTS

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,036 mi
Last recorded45,036 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 XTS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 45,036 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps cloudy/discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre delaminating+ perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 43,944 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR, NSF and OSR tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 41,816 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 41,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 38,876 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 38,876 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 35,793 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 33,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 32,047 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 32,046 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,397 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 26,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,681 miles

both front tyres + o.s.r tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,106 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,189 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,548 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,196 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 5,676 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 3,986 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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VU56 XTS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VU56 XTS, 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 VU56 XTS registered?

VU56 XTS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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