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SO55 VAM

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,566 mi
Last recorded115,566 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 VAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 115,566 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 115,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,827 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 90,827 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,541 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,145 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,411 miles

front end body damage

Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,722 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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SO55 VAM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SO55 VAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO55 VAM registered?

SO55 VAM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is SO55 VAM safe to buy?

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