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FY56 RYM

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,216 mi
Last recorded118,216 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 RYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 118,216 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 114,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front and rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 109,356 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 109,342 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,638 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 103,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,160 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 97,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 97,133 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,361 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 84,931 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 84,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake lever on osr brake caliper sticking (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,671 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 82,671 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective center rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 79,577 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 77,145 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

mid exhaust rubber perished but system adequately

Fail 13 Aug 2016 77,145 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

mid exhaust rubber perished but system adequately

Pass 1 Aug 2015 74,447 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 71,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,111 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 67,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 56,162 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 27 Aug 2011 45,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,233 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 26,839 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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FY56 RYM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FY56 RYM, 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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FY56 RYM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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