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VU56 ZHZ

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,692 mi
Last recorded116,692 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 ZHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 116,692 miles

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (sump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 116,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (sump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 105,686 miles

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

Nearside Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 105,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 90,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,369 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 71,145 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front sump corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,634 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 67,448 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 57,900 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 40,399 miles

gearbox ?

Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,646 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,172 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 33,168 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON ENDS

REAR SILENCER SUPPORT BRACKET ROTTED THROUGH

Pass 31 Dec 2012 30,900 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,513 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,684 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,983 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 ZHZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZHZ, 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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VU56 ZHZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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