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CX56 YYB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

229,129 mi
Last recorded229,129 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 YYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 229,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both shocks corroded

both sides outer sills excessive under seal applied

general under body rust

Pass 11 Oct 2019 217,052 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing.

n/s/f sill has holed corrosion, not in a prescribed area.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 205,503 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s and o/s/r bump stops missing.

n/s/f top McPherson strut mounting bush appears deteriorated.

spare tyre pressure appears low.

windscreen cracked outside of swept area, lower o/s corner.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 205,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s and o/s/r bump stops missing.

n/s/f top McPherson strut mounting bush appears deteriorated.

spare tyre pressure appears low.

windscreen cracked outside of swept area, lower o/s corner.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 193,361 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/r floor corroded.

rear sub-frame corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 193,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

o/s/r floor corroded.

rear sub-frame corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 179,947 miles

both rear bump stops missing.

front heat shield insecure.

n/s and o/s/r chassis corroded.

n/s/r indicator discoloured.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin and scrubbing on both edges.

o/s/r sill flexing.

windscreen cracked o/s outside of swept area.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 167,145 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 155,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 143,103 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 133,290 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 133,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 124,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 124,364 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 104,788 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 104,788 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 77,656 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 YYB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX56 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

CX56 YYB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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