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CF55 VJO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,403 mi
Last recorded107,403 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 VJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 107,403 miles

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

O/S sill is corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 107,403 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

O/S sill is corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2025 100,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 93,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 93,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 86,726 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 18 Jan 2023 86,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,279 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 84,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,198 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 81,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,339 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,771 miles

corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,952 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,144 miles

possible injector leaking but unable to check without removing air box

Fail 13 Jan 2017 70,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

possible injector leaking but unable to check without removing air box

Pass 21 Dec 2015 67,908 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 67,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,792 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 65,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 62,828 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,828 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registratioin plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jan 2013 54,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registratioin plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2012 47,160 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 39,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Jan 2010 31,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,781 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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CF55 VJO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CF55 VJO, 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 CF55 VJO registered?

CF55 VJO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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