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EA56 YFS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,628 mi
Last recorded71,628 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 YFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,628 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 71,611 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,593 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 70,593 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,896 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

brake and suspension components corroded

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

wipers worn

Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,896 miles

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

both rear indicators discoloured

brake and suspension components corroded

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

wipers worn

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,576 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,784 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 52,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,901 miles

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 41,901 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 6 Dec 2011 32,376 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 26,062 miles

Brake fluid level low

Coolant level low

Damage on n/s/f tyre wall

Damage on n/s/r door

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 26,062 miles

Brake fluid level low

Coolant level low

Damage on n/s/f tyre wall

Damage on n/s/r door

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs lipped / corroded

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

O/S wiper smears

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 YFS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFS, 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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EA56 YFS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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