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FV06 BCE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,914 mi
Last recorded61,914 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 BCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 61,914 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 60,585 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 60,565 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements When switched on will not switch OFF (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 59,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 58,975 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 58,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,090 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 58,075 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 57,295 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 18,440 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,085 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers split

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,229 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 53,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,176 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2014 49,364 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2014 49,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,498 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,643 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,725 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,532 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,186 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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FV06 BCE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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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What year was FV06 BCE registered?

FV06 BCE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2006.

Is FV06 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 BCE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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