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PY06 FTV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,624 mi
Last recorded61,624 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 FTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 61,624 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 61,624 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 59,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,451 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 58,449 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting metal sill does not appear to be firm when pressed with finger and thumb (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 56,211 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 53,991 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2019 53,991 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2018 50,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,990 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 44,345 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak at sump due to corrosion

Pass 13 May 2015 40,814 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking slight

Offside rear tyre cracking slight

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2015 40,776 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

advise n/s front tyre outer sidewall cracking

advise o/s rear tyre cracking

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise backbox exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 20 May 2014 36,473 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 36,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 33,266 miles

Advise exhaust hanger snapped

Advise n/s/f drop link bent

Advise wheel trims fitted cant fully check road wheels

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 33,266 miles

Advise exhaust hanger snapped

Advise n/s/f drop link bent

Advise wheel trims fitted cant fully check road wheels

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 24,178 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 exhaust hanger corroded but exhaust not insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,010 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 17,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 17,952 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 14,901 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 14,901 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PY06 FTV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PY06 FTV, 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 PY06 FTV registered?

PY06 FTV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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