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VU56 ZKN

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,555 mi
Last recorded44,555 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 ZKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 44,555 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 41,698 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,119 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 35,781 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,595 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 34,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,553 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,899 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,931 miles

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,759 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,667 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 25,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,004 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 ZKN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZKN, 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 ZKN registered?

VU56 ZKN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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