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VU56 XUA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,661 mi
Last recorded108,661 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 XUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 108,661 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 103,250 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 100,462 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 93,254 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 86,090 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,704 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 71,193 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,212 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,101 miles

Rear exhaust 1 mounting bracket broken,but it is not affecting the exhaust system

Fail 29 Aug 2014 51,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear exhaust 1 mounting bracket broken,but it is not affecting the exhaust system

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,067 miles

n/s/r seat belt requires slight help on retraction

Fail 26 Jul 2013 39,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

high level stop lamp inop

n/s/r tyre outerwalls cracking badly

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,116 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 14,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,803 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

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 XUA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

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

Is VU56 XUA safe to buy?

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