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FT06 BBO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,701 mi
Last recorded90,701 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 BBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 90,506 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 81,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S & O/S Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 76,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 66,246 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,992 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 60,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,005 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 56,005 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,316 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,478 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 38,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,623 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,981 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,640 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 15,077 miles

wiperblades split but clearing screen

Pass 9 Jul 2009 12,090 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 BBO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BBO, 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 BBO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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