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FA06 MXW

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,596 mi
Last recorded35,596 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 MXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 35,596 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 31,644 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 31,644 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 28,808 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 28,808 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 27,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly at edges and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 24,729 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 21,195 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2021 21,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 20,393 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 19,298 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 19,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 16,425 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perished slightly

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 18 Oct 2016 14,818 miles

all tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,543 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 11,474 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 9,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2012 4,836 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 2,505 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 2,207 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 1,873 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 MXW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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