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VT55 ANP

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,329 mi
Last recorded136,329 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 ANP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 136,329 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2025 136,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closure panel/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/ closure panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 135,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Oct 2023 134,356 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perishing / cracking in tread

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 132,611 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 132,611 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 131,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear cracking

wipers split slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2019 130,029 miles

front brake discs slighlty corroded / worn

rear brakes slighlty binding

rear tyres slightly perishing on inside of tread

Pass 21 Aug 2018 128,410 miles

Coolant leak from rear of engine ()

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 28 Jul 2018 128,284 miles

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

Offside wiper split slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2018 128,284 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside wiper split slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2017 126,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 1 Jul 2016 124,178 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 123,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 121,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 119,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 119,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 119,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 31 Jan 2012 117,890 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 117,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 113,673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,722 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 103,722 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 82,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VT55 ANP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VT55 ANP, 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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VT55 ANP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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