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EN55 AEC

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,520 mi
Last recorded101,520 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 AEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 101,520 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from two joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive strong advisory (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded strong advisory (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 101,520 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from two joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive strong advisory (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded strong advisory (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire detached. (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,980 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 89,239 miles

Front Lower bumper area has slight damage

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2022 89,239 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower bumper area has slight damage

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 86,723 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 86,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,293 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 83,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,211 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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,584 miles

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

Rear exhaust box bracket broken. System still secure.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,864 miles

rear exhaust bracket adrift and strap corroded but system still supported

Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,998 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2013 43,910 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,880 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,181 miles

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,547 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,441 miles

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

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

front pads worn

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

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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EN55 AEC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EN55 AEC, 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 EN55 AEC registered?

EN55 AEC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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