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FV06 TUP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,458 mi
Last recorded37,458 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 TUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 37,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 37,447 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 36,550 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 12 May 2025 36,541 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 35,525 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 33,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 31,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 26,135 miles

N/S AND O/S/R SHOCKS ABSORBER TO BE REPLACE CORRODED

Pass 13 May 2020 24,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 23,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 23,288 miles

suspect clutch worn

Fail 11 May 2018 23,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working intermitten fault sometimes doesnt work (1.2.1b)

suspect clutch worn

Pass 25 May 2017 22,209 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 20,944 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 19,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 18,126 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 15,931 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 19,978 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 9,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 7,531 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 TUP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP registered?

FV06 TUP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 TUP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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