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FL06 XHS

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,997 mi
Last recorded112,997 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 XHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 112,997 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides Inside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

UnderBody Surface Rust

Fail 3 Jan 2024 112,997 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides Inside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

UnderBody Surface Rust

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,214 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 100,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 100,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 95,183 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 94,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Nov 2018 88,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 81,832 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 75,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,988 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,502 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 55,671 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)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Dec 2013 55,671 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,528 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,704 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 45,704 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 40,378 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 40,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2010 34,251 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 34,251 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,202 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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FL06 XHS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FL06 XHS, 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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FL06 XHS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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