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FM06 VHB

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 VHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 88,062 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 88,062 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (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))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 85,073 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,335 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 79,334 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 74,340 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 74,338 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 68,793 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 68,793 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 59,963 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,136 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger at rear box loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,096 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,321 miles

off side rear indicator fading

Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,331 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 43,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,543 miles

both front tyres 2mm

colour o/s/r indicator

corrosion on exhaust rear box mounting strap

Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,904 miles

rear number plate

Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,073 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,558 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,737 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 VHB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

FM06 VHB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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