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FN56 YWU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,688 mi
Last recorded141,688 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 YWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 141,688 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 127,776 miles

Crack in screen

Engine oil leak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn

Small split nearside front lower joint cover

Fail 8 Oct 2020 127,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Crack in screen

Engine oil leak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Small split nearside front lower joint cover

Pass 4 Oct 2019 114,965 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 114,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufactures plate limit is 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 101,116 miles

Corrosion to rear flexi hose ferrules

Crack in screen

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp aim at left extreme

Offside wiper deteriorated

Slight bind to rear brake

Slight leak nearside rear shock

Fail 6 Oct 2018 101,115 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Corrosion to rear flexi hose ferrules

Crack in screen

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp aim at left extreme

Offside wiper deteriorated

Slight leak nearside rear shock

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,403 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 90,094 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,291 miles

advise damage to front bumper

advise nsr bump stop missing

Fail 1 Sep 2015 75,095 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage front grille loose and broken and insecure (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front undertray insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise damage to front bumper

advise nsr bump stop missing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise damage to osf body

advise osr bump stop missing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,383 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,745 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,405 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,277 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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FN56 YWU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN56 YWU, 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 FN56 YWU registered?

FN56 YWU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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