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FM06 HJG

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,026 mi
Last recorded92,026 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 HJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 92,026 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 92,026 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,205 miles

both front brake discs rusty

both front lens slightly cloudy

child seats fitted to rear seats

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2018 84,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs rusty

both front lens slightly cloudy

child seats fitted to rear seats

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 79,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 71,356 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 71,356 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,679 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,197 miles

slight leak from nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,969 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 50,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 16 Jun 2011 42,805 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,504 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 35,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 26,046 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 26,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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FM06 HJG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM06 HJG, 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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FM06 HJG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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