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VK06 XYM

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,882 mi
Last recorded127,882 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 XYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,882 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front disc corroded inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle & suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side outer sill covered with plastic cover

Fail 21 Nov 2022 127,882 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front disc corroded inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle & suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side outer sill covered with plastic cover

Pass 17 Dec 2021 124,230 miles

Offside Rear disc corroding

Rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Dec 2021 124,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable not moving (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear disc corroding

Rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,721 miles

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

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

long travel h/brake

Fail 10 Dec 2020 111,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

coolant leak

Pass 12 Dec 2019 101,756 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 101,756 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 95,920 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 95,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,182 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough feels light (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 91,182 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough feels light (2.2.D.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,572 miles

Front discs badly corroded on insides

front exhaust mount cracked

rear shockers corroding

Fail 19 Dec 2016 85,572 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front discs badly corroded on insides

front exhaust mount cracked

rear shockers corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,488 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 81,488 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,558 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 77,558 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs in poor condition on inside

n/s/f tyre punctured

rear w/blade split

Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,772 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 74,772 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,593 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 70,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,641 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 64,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,404 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,709 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,662 miles

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

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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VK06 XYM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VK06 XYM, 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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VK06 XYM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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