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YC06 CXB

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,366 mi
Last recorded112,366 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 CXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 112,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 112,011 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 112,011 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,257 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,691 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 57,691 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 55,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 52,556 miles

both rear tyres seriously deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2015 52,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres seriously deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 50,098 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,654 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,438 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s n/s front tyres inner/outer sidewalls split

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,019 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 CXB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC06 CXB, 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 YC06 CXB registered?

YC06 CXB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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