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PL06 YHY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,875 mi
Last recorded88,875 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 YHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,875 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,519 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

radiator leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2017 74,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

radiator leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,887 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 63,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,862 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 50,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 37,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

top brake light not working

Fail 4 Jul 2014 37,593 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

top brake light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

F/O/S tyre cracking slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,744 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,119 miles

Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,724 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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PL06 YHY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PL06 YHY, 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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PL06 YHY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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