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YX06 TWJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,766 mi
Last recorded98,766 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 TWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,766 miles

slight corrosion becoming evident on under body and components

Fail 12 Oct 2021 98,759 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion becoming evident on under body and components

Pass 10 Mar 2021 97,989 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 97,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 95,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill weak

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

Fail 23 May 2019 95,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill weak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 91,715 miles

Brake performance not tested offside front coil spring digging into tyre may cause further damage (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,687 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,973 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 73,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,281 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,698 miles

rear silencer outter skin corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer starting to show signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,912 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 16,912 miles

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

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

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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YX06 TWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX06 TWJ, 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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YX06 TWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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