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FL56 YKV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,873 mi
Last recorded66,873 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 YKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 66,873 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn/creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on shoulders 175/65/14 landsail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 54,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 49,580 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 47,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,338 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front strut top mount fitted incorrectly but secure.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 45,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front strut top mount fitted incorrectly but secure.

Pass 11 Oct 2019 42,713 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,268 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,749 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,769 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,337 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 14,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 13,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,317 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,385 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 9,887 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroded & worn

Kerb damage to wheel trims

Rear wiper smearing screen

Slight bind from both front brakes after service brake pedal released

Fail 23 Sep 2010 9,887 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)

Front brake disc inner faces corroded & worn

Kerb damage to wheel trims

Rear wiper smearing screen

Slight bind from both front brakes after service brake pedal released

Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,534 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 YKV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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