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CX56 YLL

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,107 mi
Last recorded110,107 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 YLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,107 miles

welding repair work coverd over with under seal and paint

Fail 26 Jul 2016 110,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,905 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jun 2013 98,100 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 91,245 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 91,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,389 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

bearing noise from engine

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,768 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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CX56 YLL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX56 YLL, 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 CX56 YLL registered?

CX56 YLL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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