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FH55 VPF

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,740 mi
Last recorded81,740 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 VPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition. Advise replace asap (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear door damaged. handle action stiff.

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load mechanism dirty. cleared. operates fine. monitor. replace if action deteriorates. (5.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 81,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition. Advise replace asap (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear door damaged. handle action stiff.

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load mechanism dirty. cleared. operates fine. monitor. replace if action deteriorates. (5.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,083 miles

Nearside cill damage.

Nearside front tyre edge wear.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside cill damage.

Nearside front tyre edge wear.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 59,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both drivers door hinges stiff in operation

slight misting to drivers side headlamp glass

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,128 miles

both drivers door hinges stiff in operation

slight misting to drivers side headlamp glass

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,859 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 48,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,197 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 40,197 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 29,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,625 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,021 miles

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

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

n/s sill damaged

o/s headlamp lense has slight damage

Fail 25 Jan 2010 24,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s sill damaged

o/s headlamp lense has slight damage

Fail 28 Jan 2009 18,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,640 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 VPF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VPF, 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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FH55 VPF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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