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YX06 UTL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,860 mi
Last recorded146,860 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 UTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 146,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 139,064 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 139,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 132,965 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,790 miles

corrosion rear suspension prescribed areas and to o/s/r outer sill at rear

unable to fully examine front brake pads with out wheel removall

Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,030 miles

engine oil leak

front brakes slight bind

rear suspension slight corrosion perscribed areas

water ingress behind under seal o/s/r outer sill

Fail 11 Apr 2018 127,030 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brakes slight bind

rear suspension slight corrosion perscribed areas

water ingress behind under seal o/s/r outer sill

Pass 19 Apr 2017 124,606 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 124,606 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 122,417 miles

back box corroded

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 116,411 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 116,411 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

condensation in n/s/f indicator lense

condensation in o/s/f headlight unit

Fail 14 Apr 2014 102,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

condensation in n/s/f indicator lense

condensation in o/s/f headlight unit

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,899 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 85,899 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,956 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,495 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 47,495 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,299 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 38,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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 UTL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

YX06 UTL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2006.

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