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AP55 FSZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,071 mi
Last recorded88,071 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 88,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 86,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 83,137 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 83,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,778 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 73,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 62,016 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 62,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,418 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 40,177 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 32,112 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 27,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front mud flap loose

Fail 12 Jan 2018 27,203 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside has a lower reading compared to offside, 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front mud flap loose

Pass 13 Jan 2017 26,132 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 24,320 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,903 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 20,449 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,737 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,856 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 10 Jan 2011 14,600 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 11,764 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 8,820 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 FSZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FSZ, 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 FSZ registered?

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

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