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LE06 FDO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,763 mi
Last recorded146,763 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE06 FDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2022 146,763 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 125,499 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 125,431 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 108,452 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 108,218 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector seals (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 100,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 94,715 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 94,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,061 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 86,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,703 miles

Offside front wiper blade split but clears screen at time of test.

Rear exhaust silencer slight blow/corroded.

Slight oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 81,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front wiper blade split but clears screen at time of test.

Rear exhaust silencer slight blow/corroded.

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,510 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,510 miles

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 72,562 miles

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

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

slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,550 miles

slight play n/s srut top

Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,254 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,284 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,020 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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LE06 FDO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LE06 FDO, 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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LE06 FDO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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