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EN55 XWV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,479 mi
Last recorded83,479 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 XWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 2.5mm and wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 83,479 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 2.5mm and wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,713 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inside shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on the outer shoulder

Fail 6 Nov 2015 64,713 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inside shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on the outer shoulder

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 64,513 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,513 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,211 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,823 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,522 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 54,825 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear brake application uneven

Fail 18 Jan 2010 41,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear brake application uneven

Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,979 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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EN55 XWV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EN55 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

EN55 XWV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is EN55 XWV safe to buy?

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