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VE55 LRO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,048 mi
Last recorded75,048 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 LRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 75,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 75,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear stoplight not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 68,985 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 68,985 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,570 miles

Bump stop missing

Exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 56,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,080 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 51,910 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,746 miles

both front wipers judder

one rear exhaust mount come off exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2013 48,716 miles

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

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

damage to osf door

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

drivers door damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 10 Dec 2012 45,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

drivers door damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,224 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 41,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 35,887 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,202 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,082 miles

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

N/S/F tyre perishing

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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VE55 LRO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VE55 LRO, 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 VE55 LRO registered?

VE55 LRO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is VE55 LRO safe to buy?

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