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CA06 FWX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,904 mi
Last recorded146,904 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 FWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 146,904 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Rear Lower vehicle structure corroded

Front Upper both front shock has hot play/knock and rubber squeak noise.

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 146,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn and heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn and heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Rear Lower vehicle structure corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 142,990 miles

Central Front Lower stone chip mark

Central Rear Lower vehicle structure corrosion

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both rear wheels slight binding when rotated by hand after handbrake applied.

Fail 13 Sep 2023 142,990 miles

Central Front Lower stone chip mark

Central Rear Lower vehicle structure corrosion

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both rear wheels slight binding when rotated by hand after handbrake applied.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 137,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower bonnet open handle slight insecure.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 137,442 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure rear box strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower bonnet open handle slight insecure.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,362 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Secured with tape ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 124,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Secured with tape ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 114,411 miles

Front Heat shield loose at manifold

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 102,573 miles

Exhaust heat shield on turbo insecure.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator switch faulty Worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2019 102,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield on turbo insecure.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator switch faulty Worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,152 miles

Central Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,301 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger airbag is switched off

Fail 30 Jun 2016 60,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger airbag is switched off

Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,760 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 48,760 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,390 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,298 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 12,177 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 11,489 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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CA06 FWX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA06 FWX, 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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CA06 FWX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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