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FN06 UTS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,920 mi
Last recorded97,920 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 UTS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,920 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,409 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 88,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,380 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 83,380 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,119 miles

corrosion/wear on front discs

Fail 7 Feb 2017 76,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion/wear on front discs

slight noise in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,289 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 70,289 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking and tread close to limit

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,659 miles

Nearside tyre slightly perished

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

offside rear tyre perished and wearing thin

Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,507 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,872 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine is noisey

offside rear tyre has age cracking to outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 49,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine is noisey

offside rear tyre has age cracking to outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,456 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,837 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,930 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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FN06 UTS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN06 UTS, 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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FN06 UTS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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