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FY06 EES

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,992 mi
Last recorded93,992 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 EES
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 93,992 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 93,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm ball join has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,865 miles

Both headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre is worn to the legal limit.

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrules are corroded.

Offside Front Tyre is worn to the legal limit.

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrules are corroded.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Signs of an oil leak around the engine bay area.

Fail 2 Oct 2024 84,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre is worn to the legal limit.

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrules are corroded.

Offside Front Tyre is worn to the legal limit.

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrules are corroded.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Signs of an oil leak around the engine bay area.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,993 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 73,993 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour botth ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both side brake lights dimmer then the position lamp (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected brake leaking fluid and brake pedal goes to floor (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.3mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 60,220 miles

Both headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre is showing some signs of wear.

The front and rear registration plates are deteriorated.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing low around the edges of tread.

Offside Front Tyre is wearing low around the edges of the tread.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,266 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,900 miles

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

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,716 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 39,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,746 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,027 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 34,274 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,846 miles

The exhaust system rear silencer support strap is corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,321 miles

The exhaust showing some corrosion in places.

The nearside front outer tyre wall starting to crack/perish.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 31,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

The exhaust showing some corrosion in places.

The nearside front outer tyre wall starting to crack/perish.

The offside outer tyre wall starting to crack/perish.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 29,381 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,381 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,444 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,232 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,220 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 EES is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EES, 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 EES is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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