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NY06 HYF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,122 mi
Last recorded94,122 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY06 HYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 94,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 94,106 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 93,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 83,908 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 83,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 69,446 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 68,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 68,000 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 63,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,593 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 59,572 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 50,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 47,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-60-15 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 43,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,929 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 41,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,331 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 18,242 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 16,828 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Nov 2011 14,801 miles

both offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Nov 2011 14,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2010 11,609 miles

n/s front tyre showing scuff marks on outer wall

Pass 3 Aug 2009 8,826 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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NY06 HYF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NY06 HYF, 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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NY06 HYF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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