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VT55 FOM

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

444,487 mi
Last recorded444,487 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 FOM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 444,487 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 40,223 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,156 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 29,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,947 miles

Front undercarriage plastics insecure

Slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Fail 27 Mar 2012 22,765 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,741 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and o/s/r tyres side walls worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,675 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 11,397 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 FOM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

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

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