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DS06 FSE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

239,138 mi
Last recorded239,138 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 FSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 239,138 miles

Both outer sills corroding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 233,296 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Smell of diesel but no visible leaks

Strong advise both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2019 224,621 miles

Both outer sills corroded slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen slight damage

Pass 6 Jul 2018 218,819 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 211,060 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 199,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 199,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 184,931 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 184,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jul 2014 167,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 167,222 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 149,293 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 149,283 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 129,146 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 129,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 108,876 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,126 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,663 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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DS06 FSE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DS06 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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DS06 FSE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2006.

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