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FD06 DMX

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

164,595 mi
Last recorded164,595 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 DMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2026 164,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 152,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 152,291 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 141,478 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 141,478 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 126,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosty lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 126,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosty lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 120,192 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 120,192 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 114,134 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 114,120 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,508 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 106,504 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,548 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 100,548 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 93,800 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 93,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 86,369 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 86,352 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 77,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,464 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 70,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,376 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 64,376 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 55,086 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre close to 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,086 miles

o/s/f tyre close to 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,170 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 42,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,084 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 24,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 May 2010 24,053 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 19,662 miles

OFF SIDE REAR AND NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO BABY SEATS BEING FITTED.

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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FD06 DMX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 FD06 DMX, 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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FD06 DMX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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