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FM06 VHL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,779 mi
Last recorded86,779 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 VHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 86,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 85,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 21 Oct 2020 85,298 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested wheel cylinder leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 71,479 miles

front ads 2/3000 miles

n/s/& o/s/front tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 29 May 2018 71,474 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

n/s/& o/s/front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,715 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,317 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 56,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 45,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,311 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,139 miles

O/S/F front and both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,449 miles

O/S/F and both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,211 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished due to age.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,600 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 8,290 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 8,290 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,701 miles

advise offside front tyre side wall

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 VHL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 August 2006.

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