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VT55 AOL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,322 mi
Last recorded109,322 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 AOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 109,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 109,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 107,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 27/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 27/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,706 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 96,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 92,640 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 92,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

high vis. brake lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 79,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 79,292 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,193 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 69,193 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,652 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,604 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,919 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,616 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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VT55 AOL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VT55 AOL, 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 AOL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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