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CX06 FSE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,159 mi
Last recorded49,159 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 FSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 49,159 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak on rubber pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 49,159 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak on rubber pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 47,131 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 45,452 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 45,452 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 44,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 42,810 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 39,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,151 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,370 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 36,370 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,017 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,975 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,311 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,068 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,698 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

REAR SILENCER VERY RUSTY AND OUTER CASING STARTING TO BREAK OPEN

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,602 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,605 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,572 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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CX06 FSE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CX06 FSE, 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 CX06 FSE registered?

CX06 FSE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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