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YB06 CZY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,254 mi
Last recorded126,254 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 CZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 126,254 miles

General corrosion to suspension, underbody, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 1 Jul 2022 120,770 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion underside, suspension, springs, chassis

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 120,769 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion underside, suspension, springs, chassis

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 112,574 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2021 112,574 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 105,747 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing on side walls 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,212 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 99,823 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 99,823 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,348 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,044 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 96,044 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,843 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 92,843 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,690 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 81,690 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 72,662 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,140 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,088 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 52,088 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 42,047 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 42,047 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,664 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)

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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YB06 CZY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB06 CZY, 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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What year was YB06 CZY registered?

YB06 CZY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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