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HG06 YSB

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,908 mi
Last recorded171,908 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 YSB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 171,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 166,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 166,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 160,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flange very slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket cracked away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 160,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flange very slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket cracked away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 149,375 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle bump stop missing

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 149,375 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle bump stop missing

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside sharp/fast to lock (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 136,747 miles

Nearside Front coil spring wrong or fitted wrong way round

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2022 136,747 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front coil spring wrong or fitted wrong way round

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Pass 25 May 2021 118,589 miles

Nearside Front coil spring wrong or fitted wrong way up

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

brake lights have an intermittent slight delay

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2020 112,602 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 96,779 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes may need clean or inspection/ adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 May 2019 96,779 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes may need clean or inspection/ adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,743 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 76,736 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,189 miles

exhaust centre section rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,675 miles

front tyres getting close to wear bars and worn on inner edges

rear brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2016 70,675 miles

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

front tyres getting close to wear bars and worn on inner edges

rear brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,218 miles

General under body corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight Body Damage To O/S/R Wheel Arch.Uneven Fornt Tyre Wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,281 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 59,281 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 55,324 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 48,892 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,250 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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HG06 YSB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HG06 YSB, 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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HG06 YSB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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