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AP55 FRD

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,274 mi
Last recorded66,274 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 66,274 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 66,274 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 58,289 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean to read

Pass 29 Jun 2024 52,142 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 52,141 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,061 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 51,865 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 51,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 50,234 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 50,234 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 48,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 48,556 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,146 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,376 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre is very worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,368 miles

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge, the n/s/f tyre is starting to wear thin too

Fail 24 Nov 2014 41,368 miles

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

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge, the n/s/f tyre is starting to wear thin too

Pass 18 Nov 2013 38,599 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,722 miles

All tyres are starting to crack/perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre is cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,741 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyrte perished

Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,055 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,116 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,716 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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AP55 FRD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 AP55 FRD, 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 AP55 FRD registered?

AP55 FRD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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