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FM06 MXY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,600 mi
Last recorded88,600 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 MXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box wrapped up in exhaust bandage

Pass 18 Jul 2024 83,706 miles

rear brakes req attention/spongey especially n/s/r

Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,183 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 81,178 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 78,733 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 78,729 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 75,812 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 75,807 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 73,080 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,069 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,801 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,689 miles

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,190 miles

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

Nearside Front outer edges worn

Fail 20 Jul 2015 52,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front outer edges worn

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,084 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,316 miles

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

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

rear exhaust support bracket broken

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,809 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,083 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)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,514 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,570 miles

wheel trims fitted

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 MXY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FM06 MXY, 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 MXY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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