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YS06 NBG

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,857 mi
Last recorded81,857 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 NBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 81,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside dge and 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 81,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside dge and 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 80,022 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 80,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 78,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 78,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 69,610 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 67,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 66,357 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 66,357 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,305 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 61,304 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,003 miles

Front Inner TYRES WORN OFF

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre SCREW IN SHOULDER ()

Pass 6 May 2016 54,506 miles

Exhaust rear section bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 22 May 2015 49,875 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Nearside rear tyre @ 3mm & starting to crack in tread

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Rear silencer mounting strap broken

Slight damage to front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2014 44,864 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2014 44,864 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,357 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)

offside front tyre slightly oval

Pass 24 May 2012 33,421 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,497 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,085 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

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 NBG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YS06 NBG, 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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YS06 NBG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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