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FN56 YYV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,057 mi
Last recorded17,057 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 YYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 17,057 miles

All tyres quite badly cracked and perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 16,803 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 16,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 14,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,338 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 12,048 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,879 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,459 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 8,459 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,850 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 5,094 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 YYV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

FN56 YYV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for FN56 YYV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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