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FH55 VCW

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,783 mi
Last recorded100,783 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 VCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,783 miles

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

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 24 Mar 2016 100,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 88,252 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,663 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,740 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 67,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,303 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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FH55 VCW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH55 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

FH55 VCW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2006.

Is FH55 VCW safe to buy?

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