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GY56 YCU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,689 mi
Last recorded38,689 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 YCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 38,689 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Front brake discs appear corroded but not fully visible

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn and perished

Offside Rear nail in tyre (not repairable

Offside wiper split

Rear both brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear both tyres perishing

boot struts weak

various oil leaks

various suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 38,689 miles

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

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Front brake discs appear corroded but not fully visible

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn and perished

Offside Rear nail in tyre (not repairable

Offside wiper split

Rear both brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear both tyres perishing

boot struts weak

various oil leaks

various suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 38,316 miles

boot struts fail to hold boot lid up

both rear springs becoming corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s wiper split at ends

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,475 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2021 36,566 miles

rear exhaust bracket missing but still adequately supported

Pass 12 Feb 2020 35,718 miles

Front brake discs becoming corroded

Rear both brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Rear slight perishing to both tyres

boot struts weak

minor oil leaks

slight deterioration to headlamps

Fail 12 Feb 2020 35,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front brake discs becoming corroded

Offside Rear nail in tyre (leaking and repairable)

Rear both brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Rear slight perishing to both tyres

boot struts weak

minor oil leaks

slight deterioration to headlamps

Pass 13 Feb 2019 34,347 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

rear exhaust bracket missing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2018 32,460 miles

boot struts seriously weakened

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Feb 2018 32,460 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

boot struts seriously weakened

various oil leaks

Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,799 miles

various minor oil leaks

Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,947 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

various slight oil leaks

Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,775 miles

exhaust starting to become corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 24,359 miles

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

n/s washer jet weak

n/s/f tyre becoming worn (3mm)

o/s/f tyre perished & worn close to legal limit (2mm)

o/s/r indicator bulb becoming pale

Fail 11 Feb 2014 24,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s washer jet weak

n/s/f tyre becoming worn (3mm)

o/s/f tyre perished & worn close to legal limit (2mm)

o/s/r indicator bulb becoming pale

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,006 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 7 Feb 2012 19,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 7 Feb 2012 19,723 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished

Fail 14 Feb 2011 16,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,730 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 12,838 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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GY56 YCU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 GY56 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

GY56 YCU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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