2006 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · SO55 VAM
2006 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 115,566 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2017.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO55 VAM Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2016
- 115,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO55 VAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Citroen C3 (SO55 VAM) between January 2009 and October 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting broken (7.1.1)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section broken (7.1.2)”.
SO55 VAM Mileage History
- 15/01/200942,722 mi
- 05/01/201053,757 mi+11,035 mi
- 06/01/201165,411 mi+11,654 mi
- 12/01/201271,229 mi+5,818 mi
- 29/09/201275,176 mi+3,947 mi
- 15/10/201379,145 mi+3,969 mi
- 07/10/201483,541 mi+4,396 mi
- 13/10/201590,827 mi+7,286 mi
- 13/10/201590,827 mi
- 13/10/2016115,533 mi+24,706 mi
- 14/10/2016115,566 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 9,405 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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