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AY56 YXS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,756 mi
Last recorded45,756 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 45,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 43,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 42,048 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 41,110 miles

n/s front tyre wall perished and cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2023 41,110 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s front tyre wall perished and cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2022 40,667 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 40,634 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 39,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 39,886 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 39,251 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 39,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,653 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 35,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,584 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 31,561 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 31,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 29,504 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 16,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,245 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,192 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front has slight bodywork damage.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,084 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 19,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,044 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,446 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 YXS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

AY56 YXS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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