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DY56 PYH

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,115 mi
Last recorded140,115 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 PYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 140,115 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values blocking opacitymeter filter (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA & REAR SEAT NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT (cleared out so mot can be carried out)

Front bumper security requires attension

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch shield slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 13 Mar 2019 122,340 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge close to limit

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

passengers airbag turned off

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 121,780 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge close to limit

passengers airbag turned off

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 99,464 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,746 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 72,746 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Dip (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,909 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect injector leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 44,802 miles

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

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

slight bearing noise o/s/r wheel ?

Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,802 miles

slight bearing noise o/s/r wheel ?

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,603 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,753 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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DY56 PYH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PYH, 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 DY56 PYH registered?

DY56 PYH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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