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YX06 VKL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,151 mi
Last recorded79,151 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 VKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,151 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,947 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake lamp not working.

Front tyres different size to rear tyres 175/65/14, 185/65/14

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 72,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake lamp not working.

Front tyres different size to rear tyres 175/65/14, 185/65/14

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre been driven on flat worn tyre on inside wall

Fail 18 Aug 2021 66,594 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre been driven on flat worn tyre on inside wall

Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,381 miles

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

larger tyres on rear

Fail 19 Aug 2019 53,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

larger tyres on rear

Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,950 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 18,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,038 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 31,038 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,803 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,475 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 26,475 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,145 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 20,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,948 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 VKL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VKL, 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 VKL registered?

YX06 VKL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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