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FE06 CBV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,112 mi
Last recorded80,112 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 80,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 74,730 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,683 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,713 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 67,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits outside spec on emmissions (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened anti roll bar link gaiters split (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,213 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,282 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,594 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,640 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,069 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,510 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,702 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 30,702 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FE06 CBV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE06 CBV, 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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What year was FE06 CBV registered?

FE06 CBV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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