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AY56 YTB

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,472 mi
Last recorded84,472 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,472 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 84,462 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 80,033 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 80,032 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play linkrod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

Fail 21 Sep 2021 75,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play linkrod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

Pass 28 Aug 2020 69,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,601 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 59,601 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,454 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 49,454 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,978 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,410 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,166 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,839 miles

both front brakedisc inner faces lipped

Fail 26 Aug 2014 35,839 miles

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

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

front wiperblades deteriorating

both front brakedisc inner faces lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,419 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,169 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,165 miles

rear disc's starting to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,488 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil around inj no: 4

Fail 28 Aug 2009 17,488 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil around inj no: 4

slight cut in o/s/f side wall

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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AY56 YTB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY56 YTB, 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 AY56 YTB registered?

AY56 YTB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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