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YB06 DBZ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,659 mi
Last recorded109,659 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 DBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 109,659 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release handle broken (difficult to open ) (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dry mount bearing slightly rough on turns (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rusted/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting clamp very rusty/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 109,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release handle broken (difficult to open ) (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dry mount bearing slightly rough on turns (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rusted/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting clamp very rusty/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,451 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 104,451 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 100,536 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2020 100,432 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,301 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

tail box rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,363 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,715 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 91,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 88,677 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,592 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 84,592 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,988 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 78,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,494 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,551 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 63,550 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,670 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 42,017 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,017 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,856 miles

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

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 DBZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YB06 DBZ, 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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YB06 DBZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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