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YS06 FXU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,690 mi
Last recorded55,690 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 FXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2024 55,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer hanger bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 52,025 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 50,047 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 50,043 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 44,633 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt not tested ()

Fail 2 Jun 2021 44,631 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt not tested ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 34,916 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,449 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 32,448 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,365 miles

exhaust back box strap corroding.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb coatings deteriorating. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,068 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,187 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 22,127 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 22,127 miles

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

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,873 miles

all four tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,006 miles

all tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,927 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 13,280 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 12,058 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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YS06 FXU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS06 FXU, 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 YS06 FXU registered?

YS06 FXU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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