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SJ06 YCX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,987 mi
Last recorded142,987 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 YCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 142,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning steering turns full lock right when steering wheel released (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components shock absorber not located correctly, spring touching inner wing, anti roll bar link under stress (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 137,173 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 137,173 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 129,524 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,421 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 122,236 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 114,154 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advice centre rear stop lamp not working

advice electric power steering may be faulty / light to turn on right hand lock/ working at time of test

advice front exhaust bracket deteriorated

advice power steering light to turn on rhight hand lock/

Fail 14 Mar 2015 114,154 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advice centre rear stop lamp not working

advice front exhaust bracket deteriorated

advice power steering light to turn on rhight hand lock/

Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,746 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 104,512 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

added 1ltr off oil

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,331 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 92,276 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,700 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,370 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 61,244 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

added 1.5ltrs off oil

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake disc is worn

nearside rear tyre is worn

offside front brake disc is worn

offside rear tyre is worn

vehicle tracking may be required

Fail 18 Mar 2010 42,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front brake disc is worn

nearside rear tyre is worn

offside front brake disc is worn

offside rear tyre is worn

vehicle tracking may be required

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,950 miles

advise cracking on all tyre sidewalls

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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SJ06 YCX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SJ06 YCX, 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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SJ06 YCX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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