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YC06 VXZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,151 mi
Last recorded77,151 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 VXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 77,151 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,005 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 64,463 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.4mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2022 48,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 40,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,001 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 34,508 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 34,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 32,028 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 32,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,315 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2017 30,315 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,548 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 25,391 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 21,634 miles

rear tyres developing cracks

Pass 27 Feb 2013 19,552 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 16,119 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r tyre wall cut

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,119 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cut

Pass 26 Feb 2011 11,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 11,551 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 VXZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VXZ, 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 VXZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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