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VU56 ZJJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 93,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall sightly damaged

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

bonnet stay support missing

Fail 26 Oct 2018 93,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs done kd adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall sightly damaged

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour prs done kd replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

bonnet stay support missing

Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,329 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 81,329 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak header bottle cap ()

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,973 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 72,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 72,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle no reading from footbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,809 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,687 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2012 56,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,639 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,464 miles

all four tyres close to limits

Pass 28 Aug 2010 13,629 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,968 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 29,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZJJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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