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YY06 OVF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,880 mi
Last recorded93,880 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 OVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,880 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,762 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,263 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,243 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 78,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 70,572 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 70,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 62,497 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers not 100%

Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,824 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,092 miles

front tyres run off 0n inner edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 8 Jun 2010 47,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs worn and corroded

front tyres run off 0n inner edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,027 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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YY06 OVF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY06 OVF, 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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YY06 OVF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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