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FL56 YKM

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,874 mi
Last recorded94,874 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 YKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 94,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 84,459 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion underside in places

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp full of condensation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 84,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both headlamp images poor

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion underside in places

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp full of condensation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,927 miles

Corrosion under side in places & to suspension components

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Beam image poor

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Damage to door

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 82,927 miles

Corrosion under side in places & to suspension components

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Beam image poor

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Damage to door

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,571 miles

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

Corrosion to front & rear suspension

Corrosion underside in places

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,500 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

nearside front head-light deteriorated

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,018 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,125 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge of the tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,014 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Fail 1 Mar 2017 68,014 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,803 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 65,487 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs worn corroded on outer edges

rear exhaust box corroded, resr exhaust strap/mounting broken

rocker cover gasket heavily perished and cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,289 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front discs worn corroded on outer edges

rear exhaust box mounting strap heavily corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 54,289 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front discs worn corroded on outer edges

rear exhaust box mounting strap heavily corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 44,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

service light on

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

service light on

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

front discs worn ,pads look low

rear exhaust mount strap corroded

v.slight oil leak from sump

Fail 26 Sep 2011 36,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished

front discs worn ,pads look low

rear exhaust mount strap corroded

v.slight oil leak from sump

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,062 miles

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

engine oil leak

front discs are worn

front wiper blades are starting to smeer

Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,930 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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FL56 YKM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FL56 YKM, 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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FL56 YKM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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