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YX06 TWV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,473 mi
Last recorded88,473 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 TWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 88,473 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 88,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,519 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 86,909 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 86,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,009 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,141 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 84,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,089 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,346 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,059 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 67,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,111 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,491 miles

rear silencer bracket snapped but exhaust still supported

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,891 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,308 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 38,175 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,390 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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YX06 TWV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YX06 TWV, 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 YX06 TWV registered?

YX06 TWV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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