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FH55 VPR

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,291 mi
Last recorded99,291 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 VPR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 99,291 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2019 99,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 89,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2018 89,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2017 82,009 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 77,399 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Fail 3 May 2016 76,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 May 2015 69,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 May 2015 69,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 64,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 49,818 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 49,818 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2012 43,027 miles

both front tyres feathered on outer edgrs

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,087 miles

all tyres wearing low and side walls cracking

knock on front susp.

slight blow on engine

Fail 7 Jun 2011 32,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres wearing low and side walls cracking

front pads low

knock on front susp.

slight blow on engine

Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,339 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 16,110 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 16,110 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VPR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPR, 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 VPR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 February 2006.

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