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FY56 FPC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,683 mi
Last recorded72,683 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 72,683 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,985 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,204 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 66,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,655 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 61,655 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 57,236 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 57,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 51,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 46,903 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 41,448 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,082 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,131 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 31,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,531 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,544 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 22,527 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,096 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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FY56 FPC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY56 FPC, 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 FY56 FPC registered?

FY56 FPC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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