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FE06 CDZ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,370 mi
Last recorded87,370 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 87,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 87,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 83,390 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 83,366 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear 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 21 Mar 2022 80,364 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 77,636 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 74,744 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 71,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 68,296 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,166 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,236 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,645 miles

nearside front flexi brake pipe has dampness around caliper

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 25 Mar 2015 52,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

nearside front flexi brake pipe has dampness around caliper

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,911 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,449 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 38,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 32,216 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine has possible leak from injector seal (compression)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 32,216 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine has possible leak from injector seal (compression)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,623 miles

chuffing noise can be heard from the engine poss leaking compression. also smell of diesel fumes from engine bay

Fail 30 Mar 2011 25,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

chuffing noise can be heard from the engine poss leaking compression. also smell of diesel fumes from engine bay

Fail 15 Feb 2010 21,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,415 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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FE06 CDZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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