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VT55 CWC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,981 mi
Last recorded119,981 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 CWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2023 119,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded - Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Panel Corroded - Plastic Covers Not Allowing Full Inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 114,983 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 114,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 106,888 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 106,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 100,010 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 95,262 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 85,954 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 85,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,261 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 82,257 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,034 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 69,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 63,410 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,543 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 52,543 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

All four tyres show signs of ageing and cracks in sidewall/tread

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,437 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 44,437 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,783 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,603 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 CWC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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