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YM06 AOV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,000 mi
Last recorded92,000 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 AOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 92,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 87,909 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 82,467 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,198 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 76,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,166 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 71,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 66,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 62,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,137 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 60,137 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,065 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 43,053 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 43,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 33,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres perished on outer wall

Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,419 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 26,419 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 16,459 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,940 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 12,389 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on egdes

Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,205 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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YM06 AOV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YM06 AOV, 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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YM06 AOV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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