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FY06 DDU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,829 mi
Last recorded183,829 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 DDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 183,829 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 177,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 170,281 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels slightly out of shape (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 170,250 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels slightly out of shape (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 170,150 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 161,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 161,040 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 149,280 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 149,233 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front under tray loose

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jun 2015 137,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 122,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,545 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 105,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,220 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,252 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 90,252 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,832 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 75,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,074 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 61,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,533 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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FY06 DDU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY06 DDU, 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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FY06 DDU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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