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YO06 TYS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,541 mi
Last recorded162,541 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO06 TYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 162,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 162,524 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 160,291 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 160,285 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 157,033 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 154,212 miles

Nearside Rear sill

Offside Rear Inner sill

Offside Rear sill

Pass 20 May 2019 150,534 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 147,359 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 138,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 126,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 113,557 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 100,858 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,661 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 78,230 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 78,230 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 65,401 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 65,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 51,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 44,869 miles

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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YO06 TYS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YO06 TYS, 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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YO06 TYS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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