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YH06 CXO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,347 mi
Last recorded54,347 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 CXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 54,347 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 52,377 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 52,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp / joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 50,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 50,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 48,596 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side walls and a cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,170 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,322 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 41,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to the wear indicator blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 38,777 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 36,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,540 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,733 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,713 miles

exhaust centre to rear section has slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,939 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,664 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,408 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,865 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 14,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YH06 CXO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YH06 CXO, 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 YH06 CXO registered?

YH06 CXO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is YH06 CXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH06 CXO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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