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FV55 LSY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,145 mi
Last recorded63,145 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 63,145 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner a ecu not fully secure-

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded adjacent to rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing cover not fully secure-deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 65,145 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure and rear mountings broke/corroded [also rear silencer corroded-] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner a ecu not fully secure-

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded adjacent to rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing cover not fully secure-deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 58,124 miles

Under body seal apply

Pass 19 Jun 2024 57,471 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded next to rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jun 2024 57,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded next to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded next to rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2023 45,858 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,329 miles

rear exhaust box tatty

Fail 20 Jun 2022 43,329 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box tatty

Pass 29 May 2021 41,011 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box getting rough

Pass 9 Jun 2020 39,083 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,583 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 33,863 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,655 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,443 miles

left hand front tyre perishing with age but no cords visible.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 27,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

left hand front tyre perishing with age but no cords visible.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 26,909 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 26,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,207 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 22,622 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 21,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,179 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 17,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 16,431 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 13,019 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FV55 LSY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FV55 LSY, 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 FV55 LSY registered?

FV55 LSY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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