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YY06 UNP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,720 mi
Last recorded140,720 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 UNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 140,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear brake hose ferules deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2018 140,669 miles

Brake slack adjuster has abnormal movement 7 of 10 notches free travel (1.1.18 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear brake hose ferules deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 128,042 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 127,979 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 115,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 115,320 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel first 12 notches free (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,740 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 103,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,764 miles

front discs corroded

ns washer getting weak

nsf anti-rollbar link rod slight play

nsr wheel bearing just starting to pick up

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jun 2014 98,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs corroded

ns washer getting weak

nsf anti-rollbar link rod slight play

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

travell on h/brake

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,093 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

nsr brake binding and as slight wheel bearing noise

oil leak poss sump

osf wheel rim bent innerside

Fail 19 Jun 2013 93,091 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

nsr brake binding and as slight wheel bearing noise

oil leak poss sump

osf wheel rim bent innerside

Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,592 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

powersteering fault intermitently tight one way and not other poss electric/powersteering motor or pump

Fail 27 Jun 2012 86,592 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

powersteering fault intermitently tight one way and not other poss electric/powersteering motor or pump

Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,348 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 23 Jun 2011 77,347 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust heat shield not secure.

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Jun 2010 66,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust heat shield not secure.

N/S/Front wheel arch liner clips missing.

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Jul 2009 53,233 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,233 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 UNP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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