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CF55 VKB

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,256 mi
Last recorded128,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 128,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 22 Jun 2021 128,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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))

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

rear number plate starting to fade

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 111,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 104,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust strap broken but system still secure

Fail 22 Sep 2018 104,619 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lamp full of condensation (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust strap broken but system still secure

Pass 13 Jul 2017 101,817 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken and heavily corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 101,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and tyre wall worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily both edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken and heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight wheel bind

engine oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2016 97,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight wheel bind

engine oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2015 95,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear wheels lightly binding

rear exhaust clamp broken but system still secure

Fail 22 Jul 2014 94,678 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 94,678 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,033 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 92,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,885 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,006 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 62,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,000 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 VKB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VKB, 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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CF55 VKB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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