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YY06 XXE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,197 mi
Last recorded83,197 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 XXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 83,197 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 83,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 75,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,250 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 72,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 66,306 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 58,233 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,182 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,756 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,115 miles

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,505 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,636 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,244 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,877 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,477 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 16,472 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,159 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 XXE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

YY06 XXE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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