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FT06 BCE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,521 mi
Last recorded123,521 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 BCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 123,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 123,518 miles

Emissions not tested fuel in vehicle ceased whilst conducting emission test (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 115,908 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Whine from engine when rev'd up.

child seats fitted to both outer rear seats, seat belts not checked

offside rear number plate light lens missing, but not showing light to rear

Pass 11 Jun 2015 115,908 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Whine from engine when rev'd up.

child seats fitted to both outer rear seats, seat belts not checked

offside rear number plate light lens missing, but not showing light to rear

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,330 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 103,323 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre high level stop lamp inop

front tyres worn to 3mm

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2013 90,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre high level stop lamp inop

front tyres worn to 3mm

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2013 90,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,360 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,587 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,992 miles

NSR/OSF tyre on 2-3 mm

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 BCE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FT06 BCE, 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 BCE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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