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YK06 VFA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,674 mi
Last recorded108,674 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 VFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2020 108,674 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,781 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advisory (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 98,781 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,479 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,710 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,205 miles

baby seats fitted to rear x 3

Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,745 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,251 miles

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

oil leak sump corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,067 miles

front exhaust braket is broken.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,669 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,693 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 40,576 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2009 40,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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 VFA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YK06 VFA, 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 VFA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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