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YR06 VAY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,453 mi
Last recorded77,453 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 VAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 77,453 miles

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

cant see front brake pads

Fail 21 Dec 2019 77,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

cant see front brake pads

Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,141 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 74,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,495 miles

Rear Tyre's perished

Fail 6 Dec 2017 71,495 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre's perished

Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,279 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 64,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,451 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,734 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,815 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 47,815 miles

Inner Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,331 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 41,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,413 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 39,408 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,605 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,003 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 32,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,028 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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YR06 VAY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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