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YX06 VJZ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,047 mi
Last recorded68,047 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 VJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,047 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 68,045 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 67,022 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch mud shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber upper rubber deteriorated

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,256 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 64,256 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,533 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)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 62,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush plus upper boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing bottom ball joint worn plus boot split (2.4.G.2)

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 17 Mar 2017 62,278 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine ()

all tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

Fail 17 Mar 2017 62,278 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine ()

all tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine lamp on dash

Fail 11 Mar 2015 56,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine lamp on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,779 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 50,779 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,943 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 37,528 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 3 Dec 2011 37,528 miles

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,377 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,707 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,140 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 VJZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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