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YG06 VYA

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,466 mi
Last recorded114,466 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 VYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (3.5.1g)

handbrake performance just within limit advise further attention

travel on handbrake close to limit advise further attention

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant low

heat shield losse

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2017 109,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant low

heat shield losse

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

oil leak and sump corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 100,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

oil leak and sump corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 90,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant fan isecure

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 79,231 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 68,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,436 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 50,640 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 39,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,695 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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YG06 VYA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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