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YX06 VJE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,833 mi
Last recorded87,833 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 VJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,833 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 87,833 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,139 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,797 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 71,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,878 miles

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

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

engine covers and childs seats fitted.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 60,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine covers and childs seats fitted.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,037 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 43,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 36,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,661 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 21,987 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 8,073 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 8,069 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 VJE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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