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FG06 BJE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,205 mi
Last recorded85,205 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,205 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 85,173 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,238 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 77,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 71,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,434 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall and wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,758 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,041 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 56,125 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,117 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,662 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inside + outside!

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside!

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 40,630 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F tyre worn on inside + outside!

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside!

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,201 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 19,238 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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FG06 BJE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJE, 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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FG06 BJE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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