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SO06 FUP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,168 mi
Last recorded108,168 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 FUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 108,168 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 108,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 100,520 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 100,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,645 miles

coolant leak

Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,806 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 96,804 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,634 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 91,683 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,124 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

corrosion on underbody,chassis,brake and suspension components

Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,702 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,461 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 64,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,783 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)

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

centre stop lamp out

slight condensation in nearside front headlamp,but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 29 Oct 2015 57,783 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stop lamp out

slight condensation in nearside front headlamp,but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 51,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,687 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 45,687 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,236 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,923 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise battery a bit loose

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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SO06 FUP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SO06 FUP, 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 SO06 FUP registered?

SO06 FUP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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