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FY06 DHU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,480 mi
Last recorded99,480 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 DHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,480 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,162 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,047 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 88,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,469 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 83,469 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 75,207 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,538 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,759 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to split

Fail 16 Feb 2017 63,756 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyre treads starting to split

Offside Front Brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 61,932 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,072 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 41,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sides front and offside rear tyres perished on sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,044 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing low

Play in steering rack track rods

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,118 miles

Exhaust corrossion

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,020 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

nearside front tyre slightly perished

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 DHU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY06 DHU, 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 FY06 DHU registered?

FY06 DHU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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