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AV55 VDE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,015 mi
Last recorded99,015 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,295 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,742 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,572 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 67,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2014 60,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,124 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2013 52,129 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 52,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 46,137 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,379 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,730 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,663 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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AV55 VDE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV55 VDE, 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 AV55 VDE registered?

AV55 VDE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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