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YB06 GKE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

91,585 mi
Last recorded91,585 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 GKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 91,585 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine stabiliser worn excessive engine movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. near side temporary spare (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 86,259 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 86,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,570 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 81,069 miles

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

power assistance on steering slightly malfunctioning.

Fail 6 Apr 2022 81,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

power assistance on steering slightly malfunctioning.

Pass 8 Apr 2021 79,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 79,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 76,401 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 69,795 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

some surface corrosion on front subframe

Fail 7 Feb 2019 69,795 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

some surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 3 Feb 2018 58,001 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 58,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 50,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 50,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,780 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

some corrosion on exhaust

Fail 9 Feb 2016 44,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 Jan 2015 38,091 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 31,180 miles

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

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

some corrosion on exhaust

Fail 1 Feb 2014 31,152 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 25,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,946 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 23,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,008 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,053 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 10,531 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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YB06 GKE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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