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YP06 KGE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,835 mi
Last recorded122,835 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 KGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 122,835 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 119,774 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,279 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 107,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 99,268 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills have corrosion covered in under sealant (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,907 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,558 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,842 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,552 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 62,552 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,613 miles

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

slight binding at o/s rear brake

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,822 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 46,822 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,667 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 38,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,496 miles

damaged noted to n/s/f tyre side wall

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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YP06 KGE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP06 KGE, 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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YP06 KGE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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