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YR06 XPJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,306 mi
Last recorded90,306 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 90,306 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill excessively corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,047 miles

2x engine mounting bolts loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

timing belt loose

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,581 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,917 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 76,868 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,621 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 70,621 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,853 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,434 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,611 miles

o/s door mirror held in place with duck tape

rear wiperblade split & not clearing screen

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,992 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,212 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 XPJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YR06 XPJ, 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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What year was YR06 XPJ registered?

YR06 XPJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YR06 XPJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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