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FH55 FMG

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,123 mi
Last recorded109,123 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 FMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,123 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 109,117 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,023 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 104,996 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,300 miles

Exhaust system corroded + rear bracket cracked

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

Front brake disc worn low + corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 89,300 miles

Exhaust system corroded + rear bracket cracked

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

Front brake disc worn low + corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,346 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape / flat spots

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,344 miles

both front tyres worn unevren

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,031 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 50,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,509 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 39,507 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,021 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,864 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 15,864 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre inner thread split not to ply/cords

oil leak around gearbox area

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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FH55 FMG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FH55 FMG, 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 FH55 FMG registered?

FH55 FMG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is FH55 FMG safe to buy?

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