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FV06 BCU

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,643 mi
Last recorded150,643 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 BCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 150,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 150,643 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 137,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,359 miles

Both windscreen wipers replaced .

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 106,607 miles

exhaust tail pipe mount broken but exhust still supported.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 106,607 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe mount broken but exhust still supported.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 92,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

e/pipe strap rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

e/pipe strap rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,993 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 15,238 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,479 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 BCU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BCU, 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 BCU registered?

FV06 BCU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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