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DN06 YZL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 YZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front anti-roll bar linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 99,820 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front anti-roll bar linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,538 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 88,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle insecure (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 79,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 79,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,714 miles

rear bump stops missing.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,173 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 44,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,298 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,663 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 27,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 13,075 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,437 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,299 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 YZL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YZL, 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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DN06 YZL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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