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EA56 YDY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,671 mi
Last recorded86,671 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 YDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,881 miles

centre stop not working

Fail 31 Oct 2015 74,881 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

centre stop not working

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front numberplate slightly damaged

high level stop light not working

Fail 10 Oct 2014 61,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front numberplate slightly damaged

high level stop light not working

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop not working

Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,351 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,511 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 35,511 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,908 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,653 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2009 18,653 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

nearside front bumper damaged

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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EA56 YDY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EA56 YDY, 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 EA56 YDY registered?

EA56 YDY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is EA56 YDY safe to buy?

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