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AY56 YXN

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,624 mi
Last recorded29,624 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 29,624 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 29,104 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread noted

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished

exhaust pipework & silencer corroded

n/s/f outer cv gaiter has a small hole & leaking slightly

various steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion inc rear beam axle

Fail 10 Jun 2025 29,104 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread noted

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished

exhaust pipework & silencer corroded

n/s/f outer cv gaiter has a small hole & leaking slightly

n/s/f tyre has been damaged by broken coil spring & wiring & brake pipe should be fully inspected when suspension removed for repair/ADVISE TO REPLACE TYRE 175/65/14T

various steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion inc rear beam axle

Pass 19 Jun 2024 28,770 miles

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished

exhaust pipework rusty

n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall & cracking on tread edge 175/65/14h

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread & showing inner edge wear

slight leak from n/s cv gaiter

slight play o/s/f roll bar link

various suspension steering & brake components inc rear beam axle showing corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2023 28,386 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 27,932 miles

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to perish

exhaust pipework rusty

o/s/f tyre showing very slight inner edge wear

slight leak from n/s outer cv gaiter

various steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion

very slight play noted o/s/f rollbar link

Pass 31 Aug 2021 27,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 27,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 26,360 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 24,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,722 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,035 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 19,679 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,963 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,255 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 12,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,481 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 9,481 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 YXN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY56 YXN, 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 YXN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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