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CY56 FCO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,252 mi
Last recorded99,252 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 FCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 99,252 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 99,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 93,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 93,505 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 91,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,776 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,842 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 86,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 83,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,502 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 81,502 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,544 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,309 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,844 miles

BONNET CATCH NEEDS FIXING

BOTH WIPERS NEED REPLACEING.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,300 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,486 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,195 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,814 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FCO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

CY56 FCO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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