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FP06 XMB

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 XMB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,378 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 89,377 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,703 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,694 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 68,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,685 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 68,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,464 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,282 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 46,282 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,479 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,680 miles

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

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

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

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

front spring catchers not fitted

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 XMB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

FP06 XMB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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