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MA06 RYJ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,596 mi
Last recorded79,596 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 RYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 79,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,271 miles

Corrosion to sill areas

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 79,271 miles

Corrosion to sill areas

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 78,819 miles

corrosion to sill areas,

Fail 28 Sep 2022 78,819 miles

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

corrosion to sill areas,

Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,509 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 78,509 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 78,199 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 78,199 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,454 miles

Oil leak ()

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,196 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2017 71,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,871 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

exhaust mount broken

front discs corroded on inner face and have a lip on edge. pads hard to see

Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

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

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

exhaust mount broken

front discs corroded on inner face and have a lip on edge. pads hard to see

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,414 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,717 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 54,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,858 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is secure.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 41,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake dicses worn

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,216 miles

front brake dicses worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,337 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,507 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,259 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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MA06 RYJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MA06 RYJ, 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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MA06 RYJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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