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FT06 BBN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,221 mi
Last recorded102,221 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 BBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2020 102,221 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside sun visors loose but secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre bald on edges and perishing. 175/65r14

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 96,331 miles

Centre stop lamp disconected

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,315 miles

Centre stop lamp disconected

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge. 175/65r14

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 80,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper smearing

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 68,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 56,766 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,952 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,133 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 8,331 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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FT06 BBN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT06 BBN, 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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FT06 BBN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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