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DN06 YYL

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

117,194 mi
Last recorded117,194 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 YYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 117,194 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 117,122 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 115,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 115,068 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 112,557 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 112,557 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 110,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 108,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,720 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

n/s/r tyre worn worn on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2020 106,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear outer sills corroded

n/s/r tyre worn worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2019 104,310 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,888 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,279 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 is cracked and low

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2017 99,279 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre is cracked and low

slight engine oil leak

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 99,261 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,372 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 3 Jun 2016 94,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust strap insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2015 83,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust strap insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 75,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,734 miles

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

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,178 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,271 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 12,382 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 12,382 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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DN06 YYL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DN06 YYL, 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 DN06 YYL registered?

DN06 YYL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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