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YY06 UOV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,564 mi
Last recorded50,564 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 UOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 50,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including associated parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle/shockers corroded

both outer sills have been repaired,sealed/not allowing full inspection

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2025 50,562 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including associated parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle/shockers corroded

both outer sills have been repaired,sealed/not allowing full inspection

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2024 49,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,040 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 45,400 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 45,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 42,693 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 40,354 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 40,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 36,591 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,190 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,318 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split

o/s/r tyre starting to split

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 29,318 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split

o/s/r tyre starting to split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,392 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Jun 2013 16,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,099 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 10,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 8,504 miles

both rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 24 Jun 2011 8,504 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 13 May 2010 7,824 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 5,840 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 UOV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YY06 UOV, 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 UOV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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