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FV55 NXL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,260 mi
Last recorded108,260 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 108,260 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 108,260 miles

Emissions unable to be completed centre exhaust box is leaking not allowing emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs to be polished (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb not sitting properly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs to be polished (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb not sitting properly (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 107,060 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 107,058 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 102,489 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 98,152 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 95,225 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,551 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 92,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,435 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 87,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 87,539 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 84,917 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,532 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,072 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 84,071 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,497 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,780 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,028 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 82,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,070 miles

slight bind on near side rear wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,186 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,704 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 47,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 47,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 NXL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV55 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

FV55 NXL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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