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BL06 YYX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,146 mi
Last recorded73,146 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 YYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 73,146 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 64,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

damage to nearside rear outer sill

engine covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2018 64,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

damage to nearside rear outer sill

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 58,485 miles

Rear door & sill damaged.

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2017 58,466 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear door & sill damaged.

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2016 52,815 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 52,815 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,762 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 44,803 miles

Coolant leak

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

front discs grooved on inner edge

tyres small cracks in tread

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,803 miles

tyres small cracks in tread

Coolant leak

front discs grooved on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,227 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,803 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 30,664 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 26,096 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,599 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 23,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YYX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL06 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

BL06 YYX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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