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VT55 AOW

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,790 mi
Last recorded100,790 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 AOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 100,790 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 94,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,181 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 88,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 78,868 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,868 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 66,743 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,241 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,664 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,373 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,710 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 AOW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AOW, 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 VT55 AOW registered?

VT55 AOW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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