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VF55 XEH

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,991 mi
Last recorded77,991 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 XEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 77,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 77,990 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 75,807 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 73,830 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 70,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 66,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 66,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTER BROKEN (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER REAR SILENCER HAS A LOOSE BAFFLE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 62,573 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,304 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 57,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 50,058 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 50,058 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2018 43,366 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure REAR MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,480 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,196 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 32,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 32,044 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,250 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2013 17,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2012 8,876 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 8,401 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 7,546 miles

N/S/R MUD FLAP INSECURE

Pass 25 Jan 2010 6,180 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 4,976 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 4,976 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 XEH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

VF55 XEH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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