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MD55 VVA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,001 mi
Last recorded48,001 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 VVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 48,001 miles

Offside Front wheel arch inner touching strut

extensive welding to sills

Fail 14 May 2024 48,001 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front wheel arch inner touching strut

extensive welding to sills

Pass 16 May 2023 41,363 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 41,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 38,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 38,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation suspect faulty switch (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 37,401 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,505 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,100 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,709 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,204 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,955 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,532 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,544 miles

n/s rear tyre ouer wall has cracks

o/s n/s front tyres outer walls have cracks

Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,417 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,970 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 VVA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MD55 VVA, 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 VVA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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