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YX06 VKF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,737 mi
Last recorded147,737 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 VKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 147,737 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 147,734 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 142,256 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 13 Mar 2017 141,662 miles

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

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

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 13 Mar 2017 141,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 10 Jan 2017 141,649 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 138,151 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 138,151 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 129,173 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r/ inner wing liner broken

Pass 17 Sep 2014 128,112 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 16,864 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 120,430 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 107,007 miles

exhaust cat section corroded

rear coil springs corroded

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

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

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

slight perishing to rear tyre side walls

slight smearing from front wiper blades

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Sep 2012 107,007 miles

exhaust cat section corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

slight perishing to rear tyre side walls

slight smearing from front wiper blades

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseat fitted to n/s/rear

Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,508 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 78,508 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wipers split

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 VKF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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