2006 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · FV55 VUW
2006 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 78,215 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV55 VUW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2022
- 78,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV55 VUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Citroen C3 (FV55 VUW) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FV55 VUW Mileage History
- 11/11/202173,248 mi
- 18/11/202278,215 mi+4,967 mi
- 23/11/202278,215 mi
Average of roughly 4,810 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front suspension coil spring fractureSerious
High salt corrosion and speed cushions on UK roads cause the front coil springs to fracture prematurely near the lower cup seat. In severe cases, the broken spring coil uncoils and punctures the front tyre, prompting DVSA safety recall R/2005/033 to fit protective catch plates.
- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
The optional SensoDrive automated manual transmission relies on electric actuators for clutch engagement and gear selection. Software glitches, wiring loom degradation and worn actuator motors lead to jerky gear shifting, failure to select reverse, or complete transmission lockout with a flashing snowflake symbol on the dashboard.
- 1.4 TU3 petrol cylinder head gasket oil leakageModerate
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