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AX55 FNS

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,116 mi
Last recorded102,116 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 FNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 102,116 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly defective condensation inside light unit

Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside Head lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside Head lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,965 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,522 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 90,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer sporting strap no longer affective

Fail 4 Dec 2015 85,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer sporting strap no longer affective

Fail 10 Nov 2014 80,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear silencer and band corroded and weakened

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear silencer and band corroded and weakened

Pass 28 Nov 2013 75,054 miles

Rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,614 miles

Offside front and nearside rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2011 65,133 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 65,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,597 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 50,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,550 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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AX55 FNS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX55 FNS, 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 AX55 FNS registered?

AX55 FNS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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