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VF55 XNM

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,203 mi
Last recorded117,203 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 XNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 117,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 117,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 113,158 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 106,829 miles

Offside headlamp has condensation inside

Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,472 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,229 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 91,270 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,112 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,479 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,349 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,074 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,821 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 47,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 37,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,157 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)

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 XNM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

VF55 XNM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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