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FM06 VGR

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,776 mi
Last recorded100,776 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025 100,776 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,300 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 94,149 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 91,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 91,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 89,790 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,567 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to return

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2018 85,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings nsf drop link (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to return

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,276 miles

Coolant leak down front of engine

N/s/r brake binding

N/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak around sump area

Fail 31 Oct 2017 82,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65 14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak around sump area

Coolant leak down front of engine

N/s/r brake binding

N/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,823 miles

Slight oil leak around sump area

Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,500 miles

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

spare tyre deflated

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,674 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

centre stop light out

Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,491 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 65,490 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear suspention bump stops missing

condition of exhaust back box mounting deteriorated borderline

Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,496 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 53,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake disc inner face deteriorated

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

Offside front brake disc inner face deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,412 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,366 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 36,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VGR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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