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AY56 YUJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,682 mi
Last recorded76,682 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 76,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut, debris in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Continuous cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 70,834 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 69,864 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 68,924 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 66,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 63,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 63,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,077 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 60,077 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust rear silencer front mounting bracket broken

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin peeling off

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,198 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section and supports corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 56,198 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section and supports corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,791 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded and falling off

Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,873 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated / corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 46,872 miles

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)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust box deteriorated / corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,953 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 19,892 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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AY56 YUJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY56 YUJ, 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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AY56 YUJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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