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WJ06 YAV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,330 mi
Last recorded112,330 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 YAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 112,330 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,039 miles

Coolant leak (coolant reservoir empty topped up with water) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front windscreen wiper split slightly

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,642 miles

Rear EXHAUST SECTION GETTING WEAK

Fail 13 Feb 2017 99,642 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear EXHAUST SECTION GETTING WEAK

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside sun visor getting abit loose

Fail 17 Feb 2016 93,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside sun visor getting abit loose

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,105 miles

front tyres very worn on edges

moisture in n/s headlamp

Fail 16 Feb 2015 85,105 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres very worn on edges

moisture in n/s headlamp

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,820 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,820 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,788 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)

recommend wheel alignemtn check/adjustment ref uneven front tyre wear.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 57,788 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

recommend wheel alignemtn check/adjustment ref uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,767 miles

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

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven tyre wear.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 47,768 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake discs corroding badly,recommend renewal.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven tyre wear.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front & nearside rear brake binding on slightly,recommend investigation.

nearside front wiper splitting.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,375 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 29,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split,recommend renewal.

recommend petrol fuel additive.

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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WJ06 YAV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJ06 YAV, 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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WJ06 YAV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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