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YM06 FYN

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,408 mi
Last recorded80,408 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 FYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 80,408 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Rear car corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 75,166 miles

3 alloys fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

engine emit slight black smoke during the acceleration

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2021 75,108 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corrodded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sills corrodded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

3 alloys fitted

Offside Front steel rim fitted

emmission not tested

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,810 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 70,809 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,878 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 66,830 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected hand brake lever it self faulty (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,432 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded and bracket

Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,945 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 59,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,911 miles

Centr/Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,015 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,787 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,784 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,243 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,162 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,175 miles

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

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 FYN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YM06 FYN, 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 FYN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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