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FY06 UVB

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,140 mi
Last recorded58,140 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 UVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 58,140 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 58,140 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Both sides not attached (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Pump (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 48,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 48,418 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 42,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 42,844 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s front wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 41,508 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 39,228 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 39,228 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 36,518 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 36,518 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 34,168 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,613 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,386 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 26,867 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 26,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,097 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 24,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,130 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,920 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 13,729 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,319 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 10,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UVB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

FY06 UVB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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