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EJ55 VGA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,241 mi
Last recorded47,241 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 47,241 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 47,209 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 47,170 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 47,170 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 46,535 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 43,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 41,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 40,249 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 40,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 38,044 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 37,062 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 35,741 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,402 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 30,870 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 27,788 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 24,282 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,155 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 3,240 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,503 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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EJ55 VGA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EJ55 VGA, 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 EJ55 VGA registered?

EJ55 VGA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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