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PF06 YPP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

88,280 mi
Last recorded88,280 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 YPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 88,280 miles

The nearside and offside front tyre treads are wearing low

The nearside and offside headlight dipped beam images are deteriorated

The nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play present

The offside rear coil spring is corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2025 88,278 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

The nearside and offside front tyre treads are wearing low

The nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play present

The offside rear coil spring is corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 87,288 miles

As far as reasonableness goes within the confines of the testing scheme rules, it appears the brake fluid maybe ready for changing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Updates to testing regulations advise this belt will fail the test after 01/12/2024 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective lock/retainer worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill along its length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

The high level stop lamps do not illuminate when required

Fail 26 Nov 2024 87,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working also tell tail inoperative (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working No pump action (3.5 (a))

As far as reasonableness goes within the confines of the testing scheme rules, it appears the brake fluid maybe ready for changing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Updates to testing regulations advise this belt will fail the test after 01/12/2024 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective lock/retainer worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill along its length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

The high level stop lamps do not illuminate when required

Pass 25 Nov 2023 85,880 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan corroding (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The high level stop lamps are inoperative

Fail 21 Nov 2023 85,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working pump inop (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan corroding (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The high level stop lamps are inoperative

Pass 23 Nov 2022 84,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 84,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits PRS (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

The exhaust system had a slight leak which has now been temporarily repaired. The rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting has deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2021 83,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 83,130 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,945 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 81,945 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying along the edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 80,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying along the edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,510 miles

Axle (2) bump stops missing

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Axle (1) inner as far as can be seen (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has two small nails within, the tyre outer wall is deteriorating [2306]

Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,851 miles

Axle (1) brake discs inner faces are corroding (3.5.1,i)

Axle (2) suspension springs have corrosion present (2.4.C.1,b)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is loose

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is missing (2.4.A.1,a)

Offside Front drivers door Check - Strap does not function as intended (6.2.B.1,a)

Offside Front drivers seat belt webbing is damaged but not significantly weakening the material or cause obstruction at the time of the inspection (5.2.2,a)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop is missing (2.4.A.1,a)

The engine oil level was below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations (2,c)

The exhaust system has a slight leak from a flange (7.1,2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 76,851 miles

Axle (1) brake discs inner faces are corroding (3.5.1,i)

Axle (2) suspension springs have corrosion present (2.4.C.1,b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is loose

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is missing (2.4.A.1,a)

Offside Front drivers door Check - Strap does not function as intended (6.2.B.1,a)

Offside Front drivers seat belt webbing is damaged but not significantly weakening the material or cause obstruction at the time of the inspection (5.2.2,a)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop is missing (2.4.A.1,a)

The engine oil level was below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations (2,c)

The exhaust system has a slight leak from a flange (7.1,2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,540 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing (2.4A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.31 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Front seat belt is damaged not significant enough to obstruct operation or weaken material (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing (2.4A.1a)

The exhaust system has a slight leak present (7.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,750 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 51,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,199 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,902 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front wiper blade split on ends

Fail 18 Aug 2011 30,902 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front wiper blade split on ends

Fail 27 Aug 2010 25,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,563 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,250 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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PF06 YPP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 PF06 YPP, 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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PF06 YPP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 August 2006.

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