CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU55 POF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,912 mi
Last recorded37,912 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 POF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 37,912 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 37,912 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 35,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 33,365 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 32,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 30,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Jan 2018 27,976 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 27,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 25,785 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 25,785 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,541 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade splitting.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 18,793 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 18,793 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 16,581 miles

1.Front wiper blades splitting. 2.Both front and n/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 14,483 miles

slight perishing of both front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2011 12,339 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 10,529 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 7,958 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU55 POF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU55 POF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU55 POF?

You can check the full history of VU55 POF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU55 POF registered?

VU55 POF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is VU55 POF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 POF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU55 POF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU55 POF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.