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VO06 FBL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,136 mi
Last recorded82,136 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 82,136 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 82,236 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

under body corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,659 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 81,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,182 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

fan belt frayed

Fail 1 Nov 2022 81,182 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

fan belt frayed

Pass 24 Jan 2020 81,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 81,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,809 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,336 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,548 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 72,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,456 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,246 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,600 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 52,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,651 miles

Although not a MOT requirement ...number plates do not display supplier name and postcode which is a legal requirement on all vehicles registered on or after 1st sept 2001

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 27,847 miles

Number Plates....Mot legislation has been suspended for certain rfr items, however due to national security your number plates are illegal. Playboy sign instead of dual nationality symbol,no plate makers name and postcode,no bsau number.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,847 miles

Number Plates....Mot legislation has been suspended for certain rfr items, however due to national security your number plates are illegal. Playboy sign instead of dual nationality symbol,no plate makers name and postcode,no bsau number.

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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VO06 FBL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VO06 FBL, 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 VO06 FBL registered?

VO06 FBL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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