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DY56 PYF

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,988 mi
Last recorded116,988 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 PYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,988 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OS inner & outer, NS outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm front bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded, detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor and areas of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 116,987 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Hole in rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OS inner & outer, NS outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm front bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre On corner of tread, punctured, non-repairable ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded, detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor and areas of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,011 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front check strap broken

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear chassis corroded around axle mount

Fail 23 Oct 2020 104,011 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST MET REQUIREMENT ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST MET REQUIREMENT ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front check strap broken

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear chassis corroded around axle mount

Pass 17 Oct 2019 99,326 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 99,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,334 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both suspension bump stops missing Note: a missing bump stop rubber is not a reason for rejection

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,104 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth 3 millimeters, requirements are 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth 3 millimeters, requirements are 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth 3 millimeters, requirements are 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 80,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth 3 millimeters, requirements are 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth 3 millimeters, requirements are 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth 3 millimeters, requirements are 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,816 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface only just met requirements (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to side wall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface only just met requirements (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,602 miles

Exhaust front bracket corroded

Exhaust rear section has temporary mounting

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,235 miles

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

rear exhaust mountingis corroded but supported

Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,397 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 46,397 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 37,592 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,592 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,244 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,244 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,598 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,840 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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DY56 PYF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DY56 PYF, 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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DY56 PYF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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