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YC06 CVE

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,144 mi
Last recorded60,144 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 CVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 60,144 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 57,385 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Wipers Smearing Slightly

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

Fail 24 May 2021 57,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessive Cracking On Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Wipers Smearing Slightly

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 55,126 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 55,125 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,431 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,360 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,716 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,510 miles

nearside front tyre perished and low

offside front tyre perished and low

Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,527 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 29,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,791 miles

Coolant low.

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,980 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 20,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,492 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 CVE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC06 CVE, 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 CVE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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