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BL06 YYB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,824 mi
Last recorded32,824 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 YYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 32,824 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2024 29,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear advise rear wiper split

Pass 22 Dec 2023 27,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and edges of tread feathering 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 19,162 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 19,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 13,592 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 13,433 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 12,821 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,011 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 11,135 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Nearside front tyre cracked/ perished

Pass 12 Jul 2016 9,661 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 6,399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 5,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 5,243 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 4,217 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,258 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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BL06 YYB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL06 YYB, 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 BL06 YYB registered?

BL06 YYB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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