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FV55 VWW

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,062 mi
Last recorded85,062 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 85,062 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,764 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,880 miles

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

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

front bumper insecure n/s

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2015 81,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper insecure n/s

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,235 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 51,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,741 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 VWW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

FV55 VWW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is FV55 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 VWW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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