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VF55 NJK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,184 mi
Last recorded49,184 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 NJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 49,184 miles

Bodywork damage to Nearside front door / no protruding or sharp edges present.

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 47,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 47,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 41,513 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 41,434 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 22,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 22,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 21,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,714 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 20,983 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2018 20,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both have a long delay before illuminating. (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 20,466 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 20,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,771 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

Fail 8 Dec 2015 19,771 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,902 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 17,809 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 16,522 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 13,998 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 11,035 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 11,035 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 7,048 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 4,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 4,384 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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VF55 NJK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VF55 NJK, 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 VF55 NJK registered?

VF55 NJK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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