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MD55 VMK

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

118,199 mi
Last recorded118,199 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 VMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 118,199 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top strut mounting corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil in coolant expansion tank

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle beam bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 118,199 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top strut mounting corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle beam bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

mark on o/s of front screen

Fail 28 Jul 2020 111,597 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

alloy wheels fitted to rear

mark on o/s of front screen

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake requires attention

Fail 6 Aug 2019 96,763 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake requires attention

Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front DSG outer damaged slightly

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

corrosion both rear shock absorbers

rear exhaust and bracket corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2018 89,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front DSG outer damaged slightly

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

corrosion both rear shock absorbers

rear exhaust and bracket corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight kerb damage outer side wall

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 81,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre has slight kerb damage outer side wall

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,085 miles

slight exhaust leak

some kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2016 75,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight exhaust leak

some kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,325 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,321 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 66,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,493 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 61,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,998 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,998 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 53,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,253 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,609 miles

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

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 22 Jan 2010 45,054 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 45,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,756 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 VMK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VMK, 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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MD55 VMK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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