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FV55 XVF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,505 mi
Last recorded52,505 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 XVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,505 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,098 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 13,680 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 47,891 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,761 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 29,255 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 20,288 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 20,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,326 miles

Front brake discs showing slight discolouration on surfaces. Front brake discs also have a wear lip around edges.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 17,159 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 XVF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

FV55 XVF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is FV55 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 XVF 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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