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MD55 VVF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,239 mi
Last recorded87,239 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 VVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2017 87,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort little effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system excessively tight on a left hand lock and PULLS TO THE O/S TO EXCESS (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

Pass 19 Nov 2016 86,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and corrosion to casing (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,973 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working at all

Fail 5 Nov 2015 83,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

high level stop lamp not working at all

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,397 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 81,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,224 miles

nsr tyre badly perished and close to limit 1756514

os parking brake performance

sump corroded

windscreen chip

Fail 4 Nov 2013 78,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsr tyre badly perished and close to limit 1756514

os parking brake performance

sump corroded

windscreen chip

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,927 miles

small chip windsreen

some minor damage

sump corroded

nsf roll bar link play and knocking

Fail 19 Nov 2012 71,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

1756514T/ osr 1855514H

exhaust blow at join

nsf roll bar link play and knocking

small chip windsreen

some minor damage

sump corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,986 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 58,986 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,737 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,137 miles

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

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 VVF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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