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AY56 YXC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,829 mi
Last recorded126,829 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,829 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,560 miles

corrosion to the nearside and offside rear chassis leg

Fail 28 Oct 2016 118,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to the nearside and offside rear chassis leg

Pass 4 Nov 2015 103,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,609 miles

off side rear bump stop missing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,800 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,414 miles

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 28 Jul 2011 62,414 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear wiper blade is split

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 14 Aug 2010 49,809 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,685 miles

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

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 YXC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

AY56 YXC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is AY56 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 YXC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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