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VU55 PXA

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,655 mi
Last recorded46,655 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 PXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 46,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 32,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 32,156 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 31,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 30,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 29,258 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 28,597 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 27,647 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 26,656 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 24,844 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 21,031 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 18,273 miles

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 6 Jan 2014 17,036 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 17,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 16,012 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 15,152 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 14,311 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 12,000 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 8,253 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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VU55 PXA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 PXA, 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 VU55 PXA registered?

VU55 PXA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is VU55 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 PXA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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