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MD55 RVJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,545 mi
Last recorded117,545 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 RVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 117,545 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 117,545 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 112,967 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 112,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 110,199 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 110,196 miles

Offside rear brake binding Unable to turn the wheel (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 101,355 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 91,994 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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 91,994 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 82,103 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 72,668 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,668 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 62,283 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 51,992 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 51,992 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,705 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 42,705 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 32,927 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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MD55 RVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MD55 RVJ, 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 MD55 RVJ registered?

MD55 RVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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