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FY06 DFX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,417 mi
Last recorded97,417 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 DFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 97,417 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 97,413 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 95,707 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements stop lights flash (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above springs both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 93,955 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield requires attention

both rear rebound rubbers deteriorating and recommend replacement before next MOT

both stop light slight flicker when pressed and suspect a worn stop switch

coolant leak from housing

Fail 17 Jun 2021 93,955 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield requires attention

both rear rebound rubbers deteriorating and recommend replacement before next MOT

both stop light slight flicker when pressed and suspect a worn stop switch

coolant leak from housing

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

Pass 28 May 2020 92,713 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm.

Offside front tyre slightly binding.

Rear outer sills corroded.

Pass 1 May 2019 90,150 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,743 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,918 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 79,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 74,214 miles

Child seats in rear preventing full inspection of seat belts

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 74,214 miles

Child seats in rear preventing full inspection of seat belts

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,201 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 64,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 60,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 60,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,564 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 54,564 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 54,560 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 54,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 54,134 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,002 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,584 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 DFX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DFX, 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 DFX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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