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FD55 HLW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,186 mi
Last recorded78,186 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 HLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,186 miles

E.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system is still supported

Fail 13 Apr 2017 78,121 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

E.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system is still supported

Pass 23 Apr 2016 72,571 miles

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

child seat fitted offside rear belt not tested

Fail 23 Apr 2016 72,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

child seat fitted offside rear belt not tested

Pass 25 Apr 2015 68,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,713 miles

EML light on

both offside front and offside rear indictors slightly discoloured

both rear tyres worn low

child seats fitted to rear seatbelts not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,025 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,025 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,367 miles

OSF wing has damage

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,315 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 44,294 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 44,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,169 miles

Rear brake pads are worn low/ Alloy rims are damaged/ Both rear tyres are scuffed on sidewalls and tread/ Near side front inner wheel arch trim is loose/ Front brake pads are worn

Fail 28 Feb 2009 31,169 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear brake pads are worn low/ Alloy rims are damaged/ Both rear tyres are scuffed on sidewalls and tread/ Near side front inner wheel arch trim is loose/ Front brake pads are worn

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 HLW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

FD55 HLW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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