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VF55 XES

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,200 mi
Last recorded79,200 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,200 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,719 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 74,508 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 64,039 miles

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

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 5 May 2015 57,093 miles

rear exhaust fragile

Fail 5 May 2015 57,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust fragile

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,772 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 45,598 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2011 36,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2010 28,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,001 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 21,232 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 XES is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

VF55 XES is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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