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CY56 EVJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,254 mi
Last recorded150,254 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 EVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 150,254 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 150,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect near side (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working near and off sides (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding near side (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort near side (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 149,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 140,912 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 134,337 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 126,985 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 113,393 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 98,802 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,600 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,212 miles

both front tyres on wear bars,o/s/r seat belt flexible stalk needs replacing

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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CY56 EVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel 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 CY56 EVJ, 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 CY56 EVJ registered?

CY56 EVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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