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YB06 WNV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,015 mi
Last recorded121,015 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 WNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 121,015 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 120,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,335 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 116,438 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear....... (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 112,010 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 112,010 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,657 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 107,640 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top bearing rough when rotated (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 97,404 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 89,728 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 89,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2014 85,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 May 2014 85,452 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 80,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smell of fuel in engine bay/ engine damp but no fuel leak found at time of test

Pass 14 May 2012 75,410 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,266 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 68,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 27 Jul 2010 66,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,750 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,750 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 WNV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YB06 WNV, 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 WNV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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