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VU56 XUJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,179 mi
Last recorded25,179 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 XUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,179 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 24,308 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 24,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 21,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2018 21,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 19,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 14,098 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,292 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 12,701 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,833 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 10,298 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 6,214 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 6,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,009 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 XUJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

VU56 XUJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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