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DS06 FSL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,575 mi
Last recorded124,575 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 FSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 124,575 miles

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

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

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

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

oil level was low

Fail 27 Jan 2022 124,552 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

oil level was low

Pass 27 Jan 2021 119,452 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2021 119,452 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

nearside headlamp deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2019 110,435 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 110,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,527 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 25 Jun 2018 100,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,351 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 89,349 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,823 miles

Exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,346 miles

possible injectors leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2015 59,346 miles

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

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

possible injectors leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,369 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,878 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jul 2012 25,878 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,107 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 11,469 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 FSL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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