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YX06 TXA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,013 mi
Last recorded96,013 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,013 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 95,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre badly perished on sidewall

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 95,915 miles

Emissions not tested water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,899 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system slightly rough Strut top (2.2.D.1)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,943 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both- forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,024 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,669 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,092 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 78,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,742 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,071 miles

exhaust rear silencer has mounting missing but still secure

offside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,856 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 TXA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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