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FA06 XCK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,924 mi
Last recorded41,924 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 41,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On the inner and outer rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.30mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 41,924 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On the inner and outer rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.30mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2023 33,140 miles

Indicator switch faulty Doesnt always change sides when operating stalk (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight aim adjuster not functioning

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Tail light dims with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 33,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder stuck to screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty Doesnt always change sides when operating stalk (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight aim adjuster not functioning

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Tail light dims with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 31,763 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 30,047 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 28,410 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 28,410 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 26,548 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 26,547 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed due to being loose in centre holder and catching on drop link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower coil spring not in lower lock position

Offside Front Lower mcpherson strut locating peg not fully in locating groove

coolant resevoir cap missing

Pass 19 Dec 2018 23,805 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 23,804 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 23,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 22,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre Cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 20 Apr 2017 22,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre Cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,033 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 21,032 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,876 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 19,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside cv boot has a cut and leaking grease

Pass 30 Oct 2013 18,459 miles

pin hole on nearside cv boot

Pass 7 Nov 2012 165,868 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall scrubed

Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,669 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall scrubed

Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,387 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 XCK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCK, 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 XCK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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