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FD55 XDV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,933 mi
Last recorded143,933 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 XDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 143,933 miles

ADVISE TURBO HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 143,483 miles

ADVISE REAR WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE.

ADVISE TURBO HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 137,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 137,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 131,940 miles

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING STARTING TO WEAR

Fail 13 Feb 2018 131,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185-60-15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185-60-15 (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,284 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 110,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 99,543 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 99,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer support strap broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,188 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 77,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 66,179 miles

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

slight corrosion at rear of vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2013 66,179 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight corrosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2012 53,045 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 53,045 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,820 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 42,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,640 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,868 miles

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

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 XDV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XDV, 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 XDV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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