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FT06 BDV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,603 mi
Last recorded119,603 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 BDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 119,603 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 119,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe and backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,982 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 112,980 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 108,704 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 108,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,717 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 102,792 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 101,315 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 101,315 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,334 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,700 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 84,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,798 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,727 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 BDV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BDV, 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 BDV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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