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YP06 TUA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,766 mi
Last recorded114,766 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 TUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 114,766 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 112,029 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,311 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

condition of offside headlamp and pattern.

Fail 29 Aug 2023 109,311 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

condition of offside headlamp and pattern.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,277 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 106,221 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 103,060 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,415 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 98,412 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 89,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 89,575 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 89,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,421 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 77,421 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 68,459 miles

back box hanging bracket heavily deterioated

Fail 12 May 2017 68,459 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

back box hanging bracket heavily deterioated

Pass 12 May 2016 52,481 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 52,478 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,045 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,807 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 34,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,698 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,131 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 22,254 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 22,254 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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YP06 TUA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YP06 TUA, 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 TUA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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