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SJ06 YFK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,336 mi
Last recorded93,336 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 YFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2021 93,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,811 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,907 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 85,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,469 miles

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) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 76,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Centre/rear exhaust sections deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 71,083 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,295 miles

rear shockers poor condition

sump pan porus

corrosion to exhaust system (slight blow)

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2016 64,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to exhaust system (slight blow)

front brake discs poor condition

rear shockers poor condition

sump pan porus

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to brake discs

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 59,247 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to brake discs

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f inner wheel arch liner insecure

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrsion to coil springs.

front brake discs very poor condition.

front tyres cracks in tread/sidewalls.

radiator poor condition.

slight play steering rack.

sump pan pourous.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 54,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrsion to coil springs.

front brake discs very poor condition.

front tyres cracks in tread/sidewalls.

radiator poor condition.

slight play steering rack.

sump pan pourous.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,156 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 50,156 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,549 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,565 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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SJ06 YFK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFK, 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 YFK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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