2006 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · VU56 OPE
2006 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 130,797 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU56 OPE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/03/2023
- 130,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU56 OPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Citroen C3 (VU56 OPE) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
VU56 OPE Mileage History
- 24/03/2022119,729 mi
- 17/03/2023130,797 mi+11,068 mi
Average of roughly 11,291 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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