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YC06 BXS

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,581 mi
Last recorded83,581 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 BXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 83,581 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 78,949 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 78,947 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,155 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,497 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount stiff

Offside Front spring not seated properly

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 72,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front top mount stiff

Offside Front spring not seated properly

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,422 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 68,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,866 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,238 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 58,238 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,587 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 49,277 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 49,277 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,745 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,851 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear exhaust beack box mount strap corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,290 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,306 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,032 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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YC06 BXS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YC06 BXS, 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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YC06 BXS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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