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FV55 XVC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,912 mi
Last recorded51,912 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 XVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 51,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,114 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 44,411 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2014 32,664 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,196 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,804 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,611 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 15,604 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,059 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 XVC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

FV55 XVC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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The MOT history for FV55 XVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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