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VT55 BWO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,527 mi
Last recorded83,527 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 BWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2026 83,527 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner missing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 66,829 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 66,828 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play and ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 64,206 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 63,374 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 62,517 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,517 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 60,310 miles

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2018 58,609 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 56,016 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,892 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes starting to split

Knocking from front suspension

Pass 17 Dec 2015 49,034 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 45,183 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,226 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,753 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,072 miles

injector weeping gas

Pass 31 Dec 2010 27,744 miles

rear tyres side walls slightly perished

Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,764 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 16,016 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 BWO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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