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VF55 XEK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,419 mi
Last recorded76,419 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 XEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 76,419 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear N/S/R, FOOT AND HANDBRAKE EFFORT, REDUCED, MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Pass 17 Dec 2024 74,141 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 74,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 70,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED AND HEAVILY WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 70,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED AND HEAVILY WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 68,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH, STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,398 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 66,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,509 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 14 Dec 2020 64,508 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO SEVERE EXHAUST BLOWING. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER, BLOWING BADLY. (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 62,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,244 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,760 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,083 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 49,083 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 43,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,066 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,562 miles

O/S/R BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING

REAR SILENCERSTRAP CORRODED AND BROKEN

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,058 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

O/S/R BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,539 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,790 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 20,077 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,312 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 XEK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF55 XEK, 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 VF55 XEK registered?

VF55 XEK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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