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YL06 KAX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,189 mi
Last recorded53,189 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 KAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 53,189 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 53,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,517 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 50,517 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 47,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 47,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,680 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated also front pipe bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/R15 84H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wiper blade torn

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Slight wheel bind (recommend brake check)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 43,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust back box deteriorated also front pipe bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/R15 84H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wiper blade torn

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Slight wheel bind (recommend brake check)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,040 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Exhaust backbox deteriorated and has a minor leak

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked, close to the limit and has a nail.

Fail 30 Jan 2015 41,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine has an oil leak

Exhaust backbox deteriorated and has a minor leak

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

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked, close to the limit and has a nail.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,232 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2014 39,232 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,435 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 35,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,848 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YL06 KAX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 YL06 KAX, 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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YL06 KAX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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