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FV55 VWN

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,408 mi
Last recorded132,408 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 132,408 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 132,402 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2017 130,099 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 130,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 125,241 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 125,239 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,121 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 113,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 102,099 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 102,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 91,643 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 77,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

very long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,773 miles

very long handbrake travel

Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,818 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 11 Jan 2010 43,175 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 43,175 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,037 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

service indicator on

suspected fuel leak at injectors, attention required

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 VWN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VWN, 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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FV55 VWN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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