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MA06 YVY

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,916 mi
Last recorded70,916 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 YVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 70,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested unable to maintain correct rpm (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

air filter insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

radiator insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2016 61,579 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 61,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 537,222 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,877 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 33,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,577 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,021 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,750 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 16,616 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,660 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 YVY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVY, 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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What year was MA06 YVY registered?

MA06 YVY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is MA06 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA06 YVY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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