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FY56 FPJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,852 mi
Last recorded67,852 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 67,852 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 64,390 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 59,736 miles

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,121 miles

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

front subframe corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2021 56,118 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

front subframe corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,387 miles

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

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

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

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

rear underside has mild corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,860 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,976 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,292 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rust forming on exhaust system

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,814 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,368 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 29,366 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,561 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 25,561 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,572 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 21,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,014 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 FPJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FPJ, 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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FY56 FPJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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