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FV55 VWP

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,769 mi
Last recorded83,769 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,769 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2019 75,324 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.1mm - 175/65 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre bake light not working/connected

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 75,308 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.1mm - 175/65 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre bake light not working/connected

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 75,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake travel high

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,359 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,925 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2017 61,925 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,711 miles

centre stoplight not working. o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 59,711 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre stoplight not working. o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,890 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn LOW outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear chassis rails coroded on spring mounts

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,167 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 52,167 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 50,236 miles

slight binding o/s/r brake

Fail 26 Jan 2013 50,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Jan 2012 47,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 47,636 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 42,314 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 27,021 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 VWP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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