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FL56 YKU

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,143 mi
Last recorded82,143 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 82,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 73,204 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (Both Sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 66,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,337 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,291 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,821 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,164 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to properly inspect ,but look quite thin (3.5.1g)

both rear number plate lamps loose in bumper

Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,529 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 44,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,793 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 29,602 miles

Both front tyres cracked on sidewalls

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 29,602 miles

Both front tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,170 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 21,652 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 17,208 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,525 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 YKU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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