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BF56 YYN

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,235 mi
Last recorded54,235 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 YYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 54,235 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 48,757 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 47,085 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OS & NS (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OS & NS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OS & NS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 47,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OS & NS (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OS & NS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OS & NS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 45,157 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 45,157 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured d bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 41,881 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 41,879 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 40,319 miles

suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 3 Feb 2018 39,174 miles

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside wiper blade splitting

Fail 8 Feb 2017 38,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside wiper blade splitting

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 36,543 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,594 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 26,594 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,781 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,833 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 15,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009

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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BF56 YYN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF56 YYN, 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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BF56 YYN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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