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MD55 VPG

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,877 mi
Last recorded72,877 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 VPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,877 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 72,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,640 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,514 miles

n/s front and n/r tyres aged and perished

Fail 9 Sep 2013 61,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front and n/r tyres aged and perished

Fail 19 Sep 2012 50,506 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,506 miles

Nearside 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 21 Sep 2011 42,610 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,643 miles

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

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

nsf brake disc worn

nsr tyre sidewall breaking up

osf brake disc worn

osr tyre sidewall breaking up

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,643 miles

nsf brake disc worn

nsr tyre sidewall breaking up

osf brake disc worn

osr tyre sidewall breaking up

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,768 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 31,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,410 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 23,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VPG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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