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YE06 XWM

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,123 mi
Last recorded46,123 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 XWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 46,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative Catching bodywork (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade worn to excess

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 45,820 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Various suspension and chassis areas corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2024 45,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre age 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre age 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills beginning to corrode at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,789 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 44,789 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 44,000 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 44,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 42,781 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 42,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread 4mm- 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,982 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 29,794 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 15,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 12,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 11,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 9,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,565 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 8,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 16,900 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 5,651 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 XWM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XWM, 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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YE06 XWM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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