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FA06 DOU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,920 mi
Last recorded80,920 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 DOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,920 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 80,920 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 79,935 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 79,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,426 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 78,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,529 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,345 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,371 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 57,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,846 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,846 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,229 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,052 miles

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

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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FA06 DOU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FA06 DOU, 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 FA06 DOU registered?

FA06 DOU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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