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CX56 YYD

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,938 mi
Last recorded76,938 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 YYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 76,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 76,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 75,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 68,260 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,847 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 61,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 54,271 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 50,439 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,896 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,590 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,247 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken still fully supported

Fail 4 Nov 2014 35,247 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perrished and cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken still fully supported

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,219 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2012 23,582 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,656 miles

both front tyres have cracked sidewalls

grille broken and radiater damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,197 miles

tyre sidewalls are cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,753 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 YYD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

CX56 YYD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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