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FL56 YKY

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,357 mi
Last recorded121,357 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 121,357 miles

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

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 121,321 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure coil spring not fitted correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,996 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 115,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 110,318 miles

Back box hanger snapped still secure

Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,821 miles

front exhaust mount corroded to excess

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 5 Nov 2021 105,814 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front exhaust mount corroded to excess

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,514 miles

Rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 29 Oct 2020 100,514 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bump stops missing

headlight lens deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 6 Nov 2019 96,043 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 96,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 88,091 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 88,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,477 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 80,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,181 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,466 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,726 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 36,620 miles

Unable to test NSR adult seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,322 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,019 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 19,019 miles

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

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

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 YKY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FL56 YKY, 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 FL56 YKY registered?

FL56 YKY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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