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DN55 EEV

2006 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

144,539 mi
Last recorded144,539 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 EEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 144,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear internal sill corroded holed next to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded and holed next to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Both front door check straps broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 138,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 138,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 132,254 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 132,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 127,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 127,048 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,774 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 119,773 miles

Emissions not tested Too smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 118,429 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 118,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 114,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 114,992 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Top suspension mount stiff slightly when rotated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald round inner edge 3mm tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald around inner edge 2mm tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear High level brake not working

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 109,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Top suspension mount stiff slightly when rotated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald round inner edge 3mm tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald around inner edge 2mm tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear High level brake not working

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,379 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 103,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,812 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 97,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,494 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 90,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,988 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 72,308 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 72,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,407 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 63,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 55,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,597 miles

front brake pads low

front discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre wall beginning to perish and tread low [2-3mm] and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall beginning to perishand tread low [2-3mm]

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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DN55 EEV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 DN55 EEV, 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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DN55 EEV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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