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AX55 FWL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,517 mi
Last recorded138,517 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 FWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 138,517 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 138,517 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Faded headlamp lens- both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 133,613 miles

front discs corroded inner surface

Fail 7 Feb 2023 133,567 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front discs corroded inner surface

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2022 128,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 128,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded through also rear silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 121,575 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamp beam patterns very poor

Pass 12 Feb 2020 116,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlamp beam images poor

Pass 6 Feb 2019 107,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 107,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,296 miles

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,240 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,338 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,810 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 71,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,018 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,754 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,009 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,471 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 27,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,146 miles

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

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

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 FWL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AX55 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

AX55 FWL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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