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AY56 YXO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,899 mi
Last recorded63,899 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,899 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,447 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 57,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,678 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

all tyres side walls perished

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,932 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 51,932 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 46,450 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 42,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,784 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,841 miles

Temp repair to rear exhaust bracket

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,367 miles

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 31,889 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,754 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 10,053 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 19,150 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 19,150 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 YXO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

AY56 YXO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is AY56 YXO safe to buy?

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