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FA06 MXG

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,613 mi
Last recorded94,613 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 MXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

nearside rear outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,934 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface rust front and rear of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 80,285 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside front wishbone bushes splitting slightly

offside front droplink slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,445 miles

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,598 miles

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 66,598 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join to silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake disc worn

Pass 2 Jan 2015 47,710 miles

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

front and rear brake pads worn inner

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and limit

offside rear tyre close to limit worn inner edge and nail outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 41,659 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 36,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 32,945 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres have uneven wear. borderline.

centre brake light inop.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,536 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 22 Jul 2009 19,453 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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FA06 MXG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FA06 MXG, 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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FA06 MXG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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