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FV55 RZU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,257 mi
Last recorded98,257 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 RZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,257 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 94,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 94,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,090 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,778 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,415 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 80,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 77,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,526 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 72,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 66,440 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,040 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 33,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 33,899 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 32,746 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on outter edge of tread and inner sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,529 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,192 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 16,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,194 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 12,301 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 8,374 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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FV55 RZU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

FV55 RZU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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