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MW55 TFE

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,254 mi
Last recorded50,254 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 TFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 50,254 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,174 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2019 44,531 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 44,529 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 40,611 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,602 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,599 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,222 miles

front off side tyre on 3mm

Fail 21 Jan 2014 28,222 miles

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

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

front off side tyre on 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2013 25,831 miles

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

rear exhaust sliencer bracket corroding (still secure)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,068 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,563 miles

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

N/S/F wiper split but not smearing

O/S/F wiper split but not smearing

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,690 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 10,989 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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MW55 TFE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MW55 TFE, 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 MW55 TFE registered?

MW55 TFE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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