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FM06 MXS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,485 mi
Last recorded153,485 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 MXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2025 153,485 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 141,108 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 141,102 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill in 3 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 135,059 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 135,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 130,585 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 130,585 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 126,562 miles

Front Brake discs corroded and worn

Front Indicators pale in colour

Nearside Rear Indicator pale in colour

Rear Axle bushes deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 15 Dec 2020 126,562 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake discs corroded and worn

Front Indicators pale in colour

Nearside Rear Indicator pale in colour

Rear Axle bushes deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 3 Jan 2020 123,949 miles

Engine and gearbox misted with oil

Offside Front Bottom arm rear bush has slight play

Rear Axle bushes perished

Sump corroded

Various brake pipe ferrules corrded

Fail 3 Jan 2020 123,949 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine and gearbox misted with oil

Front Tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge and is stepping on outer edge and worn close to the legal limit

Offside Front Bottom arm rear bush has slight play

Rear Axle bushes perished

Sump corroded

Various brake pipe ferrules corrded

Pass 31 Dec 2018 116,704 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 108,190 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 108,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 99,255 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 90,065 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 90,065 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 81,373 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 72,004 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,856 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 61,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 49,847 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,706 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 21,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,530 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 9,721 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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FM06 MXS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MXS, 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 FM06 MXS registered?

FM06 MXS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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