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YK06 ZMU

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,334 mi
Last recorded68,334 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 ZMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 68,334 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 68,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 66,273 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 62,126 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 60,161 miles

Nearside 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))

rear outer sills rusty

slight oil seapage

Pass 26 Aug 2022 57,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,283 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 55,283 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 53,569 miles

Centre Brake Light Inoperative

Driver Seat Fore & Aft Mechanism Rough To Move

Front Wipers Smearing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Sill Slight Corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Rear Wiper Worn/Smearing

Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,007 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 49,007 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,432 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2018 43,432 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,087 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 39,002 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,541 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 34,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,649 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre brake light not working

front brake discs worn/corroded

front suspension arm bushes deteriated but no excessive movement

rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear exhaust corroded

service light on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2014 27,502 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

both rear tyre have cracks are forming

rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,423 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,610 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,114 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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YK06 ZMU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZMU, 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 YK06 ZMU registered?

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

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