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SL06 FGX

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,958 mi
Last recorded90,958 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 FGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 90,958 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,191 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,205 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 84,202 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering wiring damaged and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear and both front tyres worn to wear indicators.

Pass 12 May 2017 71,192 miles

Both outer sills,in prescribed areas,metal seems thin

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 71,192 miles

Both outer sills,in prescribed areas,metal seems thin

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,144 miles

Condition of steering

knocking noise from nearside front

Fail 2 Jun 2016 64,112 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Condition of steering

knocking noise from nearside front

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,197 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 57,195 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,423 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 50,423 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 44,442 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,516 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 32,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,310 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,371 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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SL06 FGX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SL06 FGX, 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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SL06 FGX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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