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AO55 EOW

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,768 mi
Last recorded82,768 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 82,768 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 76,066 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 69,812 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,022 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 57,640 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 57,625 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,419 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 57,252 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket loose on rear silencer-corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 57,252 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket loose on rear silencer-corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 56,193 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,524 miles

rear exhaust support corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 12 Dec 2017 54,524 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust support corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,392 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 19 Dec 2016 53,392 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,500 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,303 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 46,581 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,581 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust support corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2011 40,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 40,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,633 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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AO55 EOW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO55 EOW, 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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AO55 EOW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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