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HY06 PYA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,816 mi
Last recorded127,816 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 PYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 127,816 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple areas of corrosion within a prescribed area however, none consider excessive at time of test (inner seal and body) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple areas of corrosion within a prescribed area however, none consider excessive at time of test (inner seal and body) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 127,816 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple areas of corrosion within a prescribed area however, none consider excessive at time of test (inner seal and body) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (175/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple areas of corrosion within a prescribed area however, none consider excessive at time of test (inner seal and body) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 123,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 118,380 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 113,149 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to osr sill area

Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,298 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside- beam patterns just visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge- DEVOID of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 101,298 miles

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside- beam patterns just visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge- DEVOID of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,298 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brakes ; Performance , Rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Door ; Check strap broken , Nearside rear

Note ; Rear wiper blade split

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre ; Tread unevenly worn , Offside front secondary tread balding on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,962 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 20 %

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

Note ; Offside rear wheel , restricted rotation , suspect brake related

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox , suspect nearside driveshaft seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration ; Number plate characters fading , Rear

Spare tyre defective pressure low ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,492 miles

Doors ; Check strap broken , Nearside rear

Exhaust ; Rear silencer deteriorated , minor leak of gases

Note ; Oil around gearbox , suspect driveshaft seal leaking ?

Suspension ; Lower ball joint has slight play , Offside front

Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 26 Feb 2018 84,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Doors ; Check strap broken , Nearside rear

Exhaust ; Rear silencer deteriorated , minor leak of gases

Lighting ; Indicator discoloured , Nearside rear & Offside rear

Suspension ; Lower ball joint has slight play , Offside front

Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,105 miles

Lighting ; n/s/r & o/s/r indicators discoloured ( amber bulbs )

Registration ; Rear number plate characters slightly faded

Seatbelts ; n/s/r & o/s/r slow to retract

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 27 Feb 2017 79,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Lighting ; n/s/r & o/s/r indicators discoloured ( amber bulbs )

Registration ; Rear number plate characters slightly faded

Seatbelts ; n/s/r & o/s/r slow to retract

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f tread close to wear limit bars & balding on inner edge

Tyres ; o/s/r cracking in tread & valve stem perished

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,640 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack in tread

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack in tread

Rear axel starting to corrode

Fail 22 Feb 2016 72,640 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack in tread

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack in tread

Rear axel starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,876 miles

n/s/f lower arm bushes perished

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,931 miles

radiator slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,648 miles

n/s/f top mount has slight play

o/s/f top mount has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,100 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 54,100 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 46,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 46,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,058 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,639 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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HY06 PYA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HY06 PYA, 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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HY06 PYA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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