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GY56 YEG

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,562 mi
Last recorded133,562 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 YEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 133,562 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 128,384 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 128,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 123,331 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 117,730 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 113,138 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 105,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 99,594 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 92,350 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 92,348 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,525 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,163 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,806 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,595 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,352 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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,084 miles

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

rear silencer strap/bracket corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,863 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 YEG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GY56 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

GY56 YEG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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