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SO55 VAX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,082 mi
Last recorded91,082 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 VAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 91,082 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 88,062 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 83,457 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 82,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

chassis corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2021 80,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 78,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 76,659 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 73,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 73,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 70,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,649 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 66,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 63,122 miles

Rear exhaust braket corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2015 57,587 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 57,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box deteriated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 45,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box deteriated

Pass 24 Nov 2012 33,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres sidewalls badly cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,941 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 13,501 miles

all tyres sidewalls slightly cracking

tyre size 185 60 15 H

Pass 26 Nov 2009 8,403 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 3,691 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 VAX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VAX, 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 SO55 VAX registered?

SO55 VAX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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