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YB06 YBV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,423 mi
Last recorded27,423 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 YBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 27,423 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 27,423 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi pipe insrcuer Imminent risk of failure. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 26,745 miles

Nearside outer sill correded but not holed

Offside outer sill correded but not holed

both rear shockers correded

under body surface rust and correded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 26,745 miles

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

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 outer sill correded but not holed

Offside outer sill correded but not holed

both rear shockers correded

under body surface rust and correded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 26,225 miles

rear shockers correded

under body correded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 26,225 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill correded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear shockers correded

under body correded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 25,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 24,896 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 24,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 23,575 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,610 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,796 miles

Nearside Front TYRE UNDER INFLATED 6 PSI (DOT 2009)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking under inflated 6 psi (DOT 2006)

Offside Front tyre cracking (DOT 2006)

Offside Rear tyre cracking (DOT 2006)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 21,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,611 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,766 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 18,919 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 17,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,596 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,760 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 8,919 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 YBV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

YB06 YBV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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