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FP06 XUA

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,886 mi
Last recorded82,886 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 XUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 82,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

center rubber exhaust mounting broken

corrosion on front anti roll bar

corrosion on front subframe

Fail 10 May 2017 82,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center rubber exhaust mounting broken

corrosion on front anti roll bar

corrosion on front subframe

Pass 16 May 2016 64,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,483 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,483 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,630 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 52,630 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,542 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,127 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,123 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 32,627 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 25,986 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 25,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 20,992 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 20,992 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 XUA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUA, 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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FP06 XUA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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