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MJ06 RYA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,659 mi
Last recorded95,659 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 RYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 95,659 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 95,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,992 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2018 94,991 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2017 94,358 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,275 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 91,275 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s inner tyre peished

n/s/f tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,773 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,387 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre on wear indicator (2mm)

o/s inner rack end slight play

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2013 81,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre on wear indicator (2mm)

o/s inner rack end slight play

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 69,572 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre outer perished

Fail 10 Feb 2012 69,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre outer perished

Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,569 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,569 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,156 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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MJ06 RYA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJ06 RYA, 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 MJ06 RYA registered?

MJ06 RYA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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