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YE06 ZPJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,804 mi
Last recorded99,804 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 ZPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 99,804 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 97,749 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame and rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2024 97,745 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame and rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 95,251 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 95,247 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust major leak back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2022 92,962 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shockers corroded

Rear both shockers corroded casing

corrosion every where

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,679 miles

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

surface corrosion every where

Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 77,436 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 73,337 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 69,167 miles

Front drivers sun visor has been removed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 69,166 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' sun visor not able to stowed away in the 'off screen' position (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 61,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2015 61,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorating

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 54,419 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorating

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 48,406 miles

exhaust back box outer casing is heavily coroded but not blowing

Pass 22 May 2012 41,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,318 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,509 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

unable to see brake pads

Pass 15 May 2009 21,228 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 ZPJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

YE06 ZPJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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