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FD55 FZS

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,455 mi
Last recorded82,455 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 82,455 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 67,289 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 at1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 66,679 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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 at1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 55,727 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 55,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 49,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 42,978 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 38,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 33,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 29,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,676 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 25,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 25,136 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 14 Dec 2015 25,136 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 24,458 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 23,707 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,793 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,830 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,325 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,863 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,432 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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FD55 FZS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FD55 FZS, 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 FD55 FZS registered?

FD55 FZS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is FD55 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 FZS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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