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YM06 FXG

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,934 mi
Last recorded100,934 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 FXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,934 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,915 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 98,241 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 98,233 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 89,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,598 miles

Coolant and oil leak from engine

Front brake discs corroded

Windscreen chipped in zone A

Fail 7 Jul 2017 80,581 miles

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

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

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

Coolant and oil leak from engine

Front brake discs corroded

Windscreen chipped in zone A

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,257 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,123 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 71,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,574 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 67,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,656 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,433 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,432 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,105 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

nearside front wiper split

Pass 4 May 2011 43,976 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,750 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,483 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 27,507 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 FXG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXG, 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 YM06 FXG registered?

YM06 FXG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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