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FY06 EFO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,137 mi
Last recorded73,137 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 EFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 73,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle To Rear Section - Vehicle Hunting on Idle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 61,301 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2021 61,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs inner faces corroded

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,854 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

o/s outer sill weak

Fail 14 Aug 2020 51,854 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

o/s outer sill weak

slight blow to exhaust joint

Pass 8 Apr 2019 41,608 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside light unit damaged but not showing white light

Fail 8 Apr 2019 41,604 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside light unit damaged but not showing white light

Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,013 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 36,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,836 miles

age cracks in rear tyres

Fail 23 Apr 2016 28,836 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

age cracks in rear tyres

Pass 3 Apr 2015 26,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,398 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,796 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 21 Apr 2012 17,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,957 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,539 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 9,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 EFO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EFO, 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 EFO registered?

FY06 EFO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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