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MV56 YFW

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,521 mi
Last recorded64,521 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 YFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,521 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wing mirror taped on

Fail 23 Feb 2023 64,520 miles

Driver's door hinge missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front passenger door hinge missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wing mirror taped on

Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,581 miles

DRiver wing mirror insecure (taped on)

Drivers door check strap broken

Highline brake light out

NSR brake has a slight bind

Fail 13 Jan 2022 61,581 miles

DRiver wing mirror insecure (taped on)

Drivers door check strap broken

Highline brake light out

NSR brake has a slight bind

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 55,755 miles

OSF tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2021 55,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

OSF tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,799 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,486 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 37,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,195 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,239 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,927 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 26,429 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,014 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,485 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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MV56 YFW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV56 YFW, 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 MV56 YFW registered?

MV56 YFW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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