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YK06 UBU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,402 mi
Last recorded76,402 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 UBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Rear outer sill becoming weak

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 76,387 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Rear outer sill becoming weak

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,547 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 65,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 61,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 82T 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 53,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 82T 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front and near side rear tyres have age related cracks in sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,407 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 33,178 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 33,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Aug 2011 23,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,294 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 7,521 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 6,860 miles

slight oil leak rocker cover

very slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 Mar 2009 6,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight oil leak rocker cover

very slight noise both rear wheel bearings

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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YK06 UBU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YK06 UBU, 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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YK06 UBU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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