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FA06 VSC

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,659 mi
Last recorded83,659 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 VSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 83,659 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 83,585 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 78,976 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 77,056 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 77,056 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 74,845 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 74,845 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,229 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 69,652 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 69,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,270 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 62,047 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,712 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,204 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 55,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,055 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 32,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,775 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,185 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,447 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,306 miles

Unable to check N/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 15,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,107 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 VSC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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