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VX06 EKN

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,649 mi
Last recorded134,649 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 EKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 134,649 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mount bush worn

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 134,637 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mount bush worn

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 126,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 119,888 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 114,395 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 111,869 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 109,977 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2018 101,554 miles

both front brake discs inner faces deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2017 99,134 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 95,394 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 95,394 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 85,510 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 85,510 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 72,899 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 72,899 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 May 2013 61,831 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 61,589 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2012 48,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,070 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 33,070 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,054 miles

all tyres worn, nearside front close to limit!

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,276 miles

tyres wearing to various degrees

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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VX06 EKN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VX06 EKN, 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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VX06 EKN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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