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FG06 VYL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,222 mi
Last recorded50,222 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 VYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,222 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 50,222 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 44,169 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 26,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust bracket at rear detatched but exhaust secure

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust bracket at rear detatched but exhaust secure

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2012 26,701 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,687 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outer wall worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,227 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 13,227 miles

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

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

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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FG06 VYL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FG06 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

FG06 VYL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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