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SP06 YLZ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,069 mi
Last recorded117,069 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 YLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 117,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators are losing amber colouration. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 117,062 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators are losing amber colouration. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 108,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 105,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 104,522 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 104,522 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 103,630 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,412 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 99,729 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 99,692 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 94,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 94,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 87,418 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 87,298 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 79,623 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 79,586 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,835 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 71,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,421 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 67,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,536 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,580 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,096 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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SP06 YLZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SP06 YLZ, 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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SP06 YLZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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