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BF56 YYS

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,039 mi
Last recorded99,039 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 YYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,039 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 99,038 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,704 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 89,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 76,203 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,298 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 51,770 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,592 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 46,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,764 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating and slightly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 40,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating and slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,354 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,569 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,821 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 23,821 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 18,832 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 18,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 12,385 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,314 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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BF56 YYS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YYS, 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 BF56 YYS registered?

BF56 YYS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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