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YG06 VMT

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,351 mi
Last recorded123,351 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 VMT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 123,351 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 123,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 120,053 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 115,979 miles

Advise rear bumpstops missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 115,979 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise rear bumpstops missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 106,567 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 106,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 92,481 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,485 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 77,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,662 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,889 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,056 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,875 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,872 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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YG06 VMT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG06 VMT, 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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YG06 VMT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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