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GY56 YCS

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,303 mi
Last recorded89,303 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 YCS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,303 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 85,105 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,711 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,174 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,540 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

rear wiper split

service reminder on

Fail 24 Sep 2015 63,540 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear wiper split

service reminder on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,543 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,610 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front disc inner face corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 40,268 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front disc inner face corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre depths getting low

engine undertray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GY56 YCS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GY56 YCS, 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 GY56 YCS registered?

GY56 YCS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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