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FV06 BBE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

105,090 mi
Last recorded105,090 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 BBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 105,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 100,309 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 100,309 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2023 95,346 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,626 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,756 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,785 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 74,325 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 70,511 miles

Both rear tyres are badly perished

Pass 24 May 2017 65,738 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,951 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,118 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,853 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,282 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,400 miles

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

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

rear exchaust box mounting strap broken

Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,565 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,932 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,146 miles

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

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

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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FV06 BBE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FV06 BBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV06 BBE registered?

FV06 BBE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 April 2006.

Is FV06 BBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 BBE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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