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YR06 AKJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,197 mi
Last recorded90,197 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 AKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,197 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2017 90,197 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,108 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 75,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,403 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2015 59,399 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

center rear brake light inop

radiator leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,682 miles

High level brake light not working.

Nearside rear bump stop is missing.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 55,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

High level brake light not working.

Nearside rear bump stop is missing.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,124 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,008 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,502 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre approching wear bars

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,566 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 24,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YR06 AKJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR06 AKJ, 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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YR06 AKJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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