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FL56 YLW

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,658 mi
Last recorded74,658 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 YLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 74,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 73,758 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,928 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 71,456 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 71,456 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing , tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,012 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 64,012 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,413 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 62,413 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,749 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,718 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 56,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,327 miles

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Fail 22 Oct 2014 54,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,079 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 52,079 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,531 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,782 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,581 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,913 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 YLW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

FL56 YLW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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