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FG06 AEU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,325 mi
Last recorded35,325 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 AEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 35,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up slightly and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 30,195 miles

Front B PADS GETTING LOW

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 30,193 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL EX CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front B PADS GETTING LOW

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 26,372 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 25,747 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 25,172 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 24,305 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 23,006 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 21,733 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 21,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED/SPLIT/SIDEWALL SCRUBBED. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED/SPLIT. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,623 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,193 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,557 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,809 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 11,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 7,555 miles

WINDSCREEN WASHERS POOR.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 7,555 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WINDSCREEN WASHERS POOR.

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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FG06 AEU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FG06 AEU, 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 FG06 AEU registered?

FG06 AEU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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