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FH55 XXV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,577 mi
Last recorded153,577 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 XXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 153,577 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification shock stantion worn and has excessive free play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle below requirement (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top mounting rubber worn and bearing seized (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CRACKED TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 149,968 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 149,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing nearside rear axle suspension bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing offside rear axle suspension bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 146,214 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 146,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,981 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 141,962 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 137,195 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 137,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 108,884 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 91,712 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,712 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,382 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 58,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,603 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,678 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 XXV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

FH55 XXV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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