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YE06 DCZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,700 mi
Last recorded40,700 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 40,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 39,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays obscuring full examination

Fail 14 Aug 2023 39,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays obscuring full examination

Pass 19 Aug 2022 38,436 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 38,410 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 36,961 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 36,961 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,545 miles

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

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

under trays obscuring full examination

Pass 28 May 2019 33,339 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing (nail in tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 33,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing (nail in tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 31,492 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 29,843 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 28,056 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 26,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 24,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 22,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 20,536 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 20,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2011 18,559 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 18,559 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 15,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 12,711 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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YE06 DCZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YE06 DCZ, 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 YE06 DCZ registered?

YE06 DCZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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