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YY06 XWS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,594 mi
Last recorded99,594 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 XWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,594 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 89,253 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,599 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 85,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at osr corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mtg broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,946 miles

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

front tyres @2mm

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,380 miles

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

O/S/R Brake slightly grabbing

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,515 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 64,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,852 miles

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)

very slight play in nearside steering track rod

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,218 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 XWS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YY06 XWS, 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 YY06 XWS registered?

YY06 XWS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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