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FD55 FZX

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,088 mi
Last recorded125,088 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 125,088 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 125,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 108,884 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 108,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,984 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 101,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,868 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 96,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring fouling wheel rim

Nearside Front suspension low

coil spring fouling brake pipe

Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,132 miles

coolant level low

Pass 24 Jan 2019 94,206 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2019 94,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,237 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,140 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 78,140 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,303 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 72,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,425 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 65,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 55,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,764 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front brake disc`s slightly corroded and worn

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2010 35,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,588 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 FZX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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