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YL06 PMO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,685 mi
Last recorded129,685 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 PMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 129,685 miles

both rear tyres getting low 2mm

front brake discs heavily corroded

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2017 129,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres getting low 2mm

front brake discs heavily corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2017 129,535 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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)

Oil leak sump ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills flexing under stonechip (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 very low (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front to rear (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 112,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 very low (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front to rear (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 94,254 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 90,674 miles

Exhaust fron-pipe mounting bracket broken

Oil leak

Possible fault with power steering

Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust fron-pipe mounting bracket broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Possible fault with power steering

Pass 24 May 2014 82,133 miles

ENGINE OIL SUMP IS CORRODING WITH A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2014 82,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM WITH INNER EDGE WEAR

ENGINE OIL SUMP IS CORRODING WITH A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION JOINT HAS A SLIGHT BLOW

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,849 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 70,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 59,072 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 59,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 46,227 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 34,172 miles

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 7 Aug 2009 28,523 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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YL06 PMO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PMO, 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 PMO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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