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VU56 ZKJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,070 mi
Last recorded70,070 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 ZKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,070 miles

offside rear tyre slight bump on tread

Fail 27 Apr 2016 70,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre slight bump on tread

Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight flat spot offside rear tyre tread

Fail 17 Apr 2015 61,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight flat spot offside rear tyre tread

Pass 1 May 2014 52,371 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2mm and worn edges

offside front tyre worn edges

Fail 25 Apr 2014 52,281 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2mm and worn edges

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 24 May 2013 42,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 35,756 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 35,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 25,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,508 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,427 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 ZKJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU56 ZKJ registered?

VU56 ZKJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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The MOT history for VU56 ZKJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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