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FP06 OBY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,328 mi
Last recorded115,328 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 OBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 115,328 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 115,327 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))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 115,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear seatbelt requires assistance to return

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 110,710 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 110,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 102,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 87,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2019 87,461 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,149 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,146 miles

Both rear tyres approaching wear bars

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,502 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,245 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,945 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

Nearside wiper blade split at end/s

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,105 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 40,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,854 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,580 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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FP06 OBY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP06 OBY, 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 FP06 OBY registered?

FP06 OBY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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