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FE06 FAJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,901 mi
Last recorded72,901 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 FAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,901 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 72,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 70,446 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,158 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 59,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,159 miles

Front both front wishbone front bushes splitting slightly

Front brake discs both sides corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear springs corroded slightly

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,437 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 55,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,049 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 51,049 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,877 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,462 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,064 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,557 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,340 miles

n/s/ wiper slightly ripped

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,558 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 FAJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FAJ, 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 FAJ registered?

FE06 FAJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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