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FH55 VPP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,110 mi
Last recorded56,110 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 VPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 56,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 51,522 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 47,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 43,843 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 41,319 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,761 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 40,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 38,773 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 32,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 29,947 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 27,935 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,691 miles

rear offside and nearside tyres perishing and cracking slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2014 22,829 miles

Front and rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 15 Nov 2014 22,829 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 31 Oct 2013 20,225 miles

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

front nearside tyre outer sidewall showing signs of slight scuffing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,225 miles

front nearside tyre outer sidewall showing signs of slight scuffing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 18,129 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 15,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 12,956 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 9,959 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 9,719 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 9,719 miles

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

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 VPP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

FH55 VPP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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