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FN06 ZJY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,693 mi
Last recorded167,693 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 ZJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 167,693 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 167,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 167,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement poss dog bone (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 147,042 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 139,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 139,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 124,875 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 103,651 miles

exhaust system corroded, small hole in rear silencer

front tyres wearing inner edges

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2014 103,651 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded, small hole in rear silencer

front tyres wearing inner edges

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various marks to body and wheel trims

Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but does not expose cords

oil residue on engine

surface corrossion on exhaust system

various suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 84,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but does not expose cords

oil residue on engine

surface corrossion on exhaust system

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 65,544 miles

engine bay under covers fitted

front brake discs scored

front coil springs sit perfectly in shock obsorber mountings but 2nd coil just touches mounting plate on both side of front suspension

n/s/r bumb stop missing

surface corrosion to exhaust

wheel trims damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2012 65,544 miles

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

engine bay under covers fitted

front brake discs scored

front coil springs sit perfectly in shock obsorber mountings but 2nd coil just touches mounting plate on both side of front suspension

n/s/r bumb stop missing

surface corrosion to exhaust

wheel trims damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,286 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,110 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 33,140 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/f wiper blades split

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 ZJY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZJY, 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 FN06 ZJY registered?

FN06 ZJY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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