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FA06 MXU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,121 mi
Last recorded125,121 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 MXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 125,121 miles

Nearside Rear door handle broken

Fail 18 Jul 2022 125,121 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheels fouling steering (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear door handle broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 120,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 117,297 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 114,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,121 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 102,110 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,908 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 84,908 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 67,070 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,781 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

FRONT PADS LOW

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,626 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,510 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 38,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,972 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 21,306 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)

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 MXU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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