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DU06 CYE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,108 mi
Last recorded78,108 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 CYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 78,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2025 76,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 76,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 73,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 71,944 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2023 71,928 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,581 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 62,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 62,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 59,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 55,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,979 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 42,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,938 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 24,809 miles

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

rear exhaust section starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,019 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,749 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 12,705 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 7,766 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 5,689 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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DU06 CYE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DU06 CYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU06 CYE registered?

DU06 CYE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is DU06 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU06 CYE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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